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Published 1 month ago

Khamzat Chimaev-Robert Whittaker bout to be UFC's first in Saudi Arabia

Summary by Ground News
UFC president Dana White announced Wednesday that the event will air live -- for free -- June 22. The fights will be held at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's capital city. Preliminary action will start at noon EDT on ESPN and ESPN+. The main-card broadcast is expected to start at 3 p.m. on ABC.

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Chimaev v Whittaker headlines UFC Saudi Arabia

The bout between middleweights Khamzat Chimaev and Robert Whittaker will headline UFC's first fight night in Saudi Arabia.

1 month ago·United Kingdom
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MMA Junkie Radio #3449: Jon Anik interview, UFC Saudi Arabia with Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev, more

Thursday’s edition of MMA Junkie Radio with “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” is here. On Episode 3,449, the guys welcome in UFC commentator Jon Anik. The fellas also discuss the announcement of the UFC Saudi Arabia card, which is headlined by Robert Whittaker vs. Khazmat Chimaev. Tune in!

1 month ago·United States
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UFC Saudi Arabia fight card: Khamzat Chimaev vs. Robert Whittaker set as main event for debut in country

UFC announced four more fights for the event set to take place in June

1 month ago·United States
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Khamzat Chimaev vs. Robert Whittaker No. 1 contender bout set for summer main event

A middleweight matchup between former 185-pound champion Robert Whittaker and undefeated star Khamzat Chimaev will meet in a UFC Fight Night main event this summer in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This will mark the first time the organization has hosted an event in Saudi Arabia and Dana White announced early Thursday the two fighters will compete in an official No. 1 contender’s matchup with the winner earning a title shot. UFC Fight Night Watch UFC…

1 month ago·Canada
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Arab NewsArab News

Khamzat Chimaev set to headline UFC Saudi Arabia card

DUBAI: After an abrupt postponement, the UFC Saudi Arabia card is back on track for June 22. UFC president Dana White has confirmed the first five fights that will take place at the promotion’s first event in the country, and the early signs suggest the card will be stacked. The announcement puts an end to the speculation that has dogged the UFC since it delayed the event from

1 month ago·Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Khamzat Chimaev-Robert Whittaker bout to be UFC's first in Saudi Arabia

Middleweights Khamzat Chimaev and Robert Whittaker will headline the first UFC event held in Saudi Arabia, UFC president Dana White announced.

1 month ago·Washington, United States
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