Riyadh, the bustling capital of Saudi Arabia, is gearing up for an unprecedented sports spectacle as it prepares to host the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) for the first time. On June 22, the world-renowned mixed martial arts organization will bring a thrilling fight night to the Kingdom Arena, with the headline battle featuring Australian fighter Robert Whittaker squaring off against Russia’s Khamzat Chimaev.
Ticket sales for this landmark event are open to all through the webook platform, offering enthusiasts the chance to witness this historic occasion live.
Former middleweight titleholder, Robert Whittaker (26-7-0), is stepping back into the octagon with a mission to extend his series of victories. Since his professional debut in 2009, Whittaker has made an indelible impact on the UFC, clinching the middleweight championship at UFC 213 and recently outmatching Brazil’s Paulo Costa at UFC 298.
His opponent, the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev (13-0-0), is set on keeping his perfect record intact. The rising middleweight contender boasts an impressive track record, with a majority of his victories coming via knockout or submission, often in the first round.
The event also features a heavyweight bout with Russian fighters Sergei Pavlovich (18-2) and Alexander Volkov (37-10) going head-to-head, promising a display of sheer power and resilience that fans of the sport won’t want to miss.