UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov
Saudi Arabia
Main Card • Final
Australia
R1, 1:49
Performance of the Night
Russia
R3, 5:00
United States
R3, 5:00
R3, 2:27
Performance of the Night
Brazil
Switzerland
R1, 2:28
Performance of the Night
Prelims • Final
Morocco
R3, 5:00
R3, 1:15
Performance of the Night
Tajikistan
R3, 5:00
Denmark
R3, 5:00
South Korea
Bahrain
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Road to UFC Final
China
Official Event Results
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: No bonus awarded.
Performance of the Night: Robert Whittaker, Shara Magomedov, Volkan Oezdemir, and debuting prospect Felipe Lima each earned $50,000 performance bonuses for their respective stoppage victories.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $400,000 | $100,000 | $50,000 | $550,000 | |
| LOSS | $50,000 | — | — | $50,000 | |
| WIN | $150,000 | $150,000 | — | $300,000 | |
| LOSS | $150,000 | — | — | $150,000 | |
| WIN | $150,000 | $150,000 | — | $300,000 | |
| LOSS | $75,000 | — | — | $75,000 | |
| WIN | $35,000 | $35,000 | $50,000 | $120,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $100,000 | $100,000 | $50,000 | $250,000 | |
| LOSS | $110,000 | — | — | $110,000 | |
| WIN | $65,000 | $65,000 | — | $130,000 | |
| LOSS | $75,000 | — | — | $75,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | $50,000 | $82,000 | |
| LOSS | $28,000 | — | — | $28,000 | |
| WIN | $36,000 | $36,000 | — | $72,000 | |
| LOSS | $45,000 | — | — | $45,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $40,000 | |
| LOSS | $50,000 | — | — | $50,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 |
*Disclosed fighter purses were not officially reported by local commission authorities in Saudi Arabia. Figures reflect estimated contract baselines, established promotional scales, and officially confirmed $50,000 post-fight performance bonus awards.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov made history as the UFC’s first-ever live event held in Saudi Arabia, taking place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh.
Robert Whittaker collected his 14th career victory in the UFC middleweight division, tying Anderson Silva and Derek Brunson for the third-most wins in division history.
With his 1:49 knockout of Ikram Aliskerov, Whittaker collected his 9th career UFC post-fight bonus, tying the top tier of all-time 185-pound competitors.
Alexander Volkov outpointed Sergei Pavlovich to claim his fourth consecutive victory, establishing the longest active win streak in the UFC heavyweight division.
Stepping into the cage on short notice against dangerous replacement Ikram Aliskerov, Whittaker scored his fastest stoppage victory since 2014.
Volkan Oezdemir recorded his second consecutive first-round knockout and back-to-back $50,000 performance awards with a 2:28 finish of Johnny Walker.
Stepping up a weight class on short notice, Felipe Lima submitted Muhammad Naimov via rear-naked choke to secure a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus in his debut.
Sharabutdin Magomedov improved his unblemished professional mixed martial arts record to 13-0 (2-0 UFC) via a third-round TKO over Antonio Trócoli.
Rinat Fakhretdinov extended his unbeaten streak to 22 consecutive fights across his career (4-0-1 in the UFC) by edging Nicolas Dalby via split decision.
South Korea’s ChangHo Lee secured the Road to UFC Season 2 bantamweight tournament title and a promotional contract by defeating Xiao Long via split decision.
Magomed Gadzhiyasulov controlled Brendson Ribeiro for 9 minutes and 59 seconds on the canvas, recording one of the highest 3-round control times of 2024.
Adjusting to middleweight during fight week, Kelvin Gastelum converted all 4 of his takedown attempts to sweep the scorecards against Daniel Rodriguez.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov take place?
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov took place on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Who won the main event between Robert Whittaker and Ikram Aliskerov?
Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker defeated Ikram Aliskerov via KO (punches) at 1:49 of Round 1 in their middleweight headliner.
Who won the co-main event between Alexander Volkov and Sergei Pavlovich?
Alexander Volkov defeated Sergei Pavlovich via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) in their three-round heavyweight clash.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov?
Four fighters received $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses: Robert Whittaker, Shara Magomedov, Volkan Oezdemir, and Felipe Lima. No Fight of the Night was awarded.
Why did Ikram Aliskerov fight Robert Whittaker instead of Khamzat Chimaev?
Robert Whittaker was originally scheduled to headline against Khamzat Chimaev, but Chimaev was forced to withdraw due to a severe illness during fight week. Ikram Aliskerov stepped in on nine days’ notice to save the main event.
Why was Kelvin Gastelum vs. Daniel Rodriguez held at middleweight?
The fight was originally booked as a welterweight bout, but Gastelum reported weight-cutting difficulties during fight week. Daniel Rodriguez agreed to adjust the bout to middleweight (185 lb).
How was the event broadcast in the United States?
The main card aired live across the United States on ABC and ESPN+, with the preliminary card broadcast live on ESPN and ESPN+.
Who were the commentators and announcer for the event?
The broadcast was called by play-by-play voice Jon Anik alongside color analysts Daniel Cormier and Michael Bisping, with Bruce Buffer serving as the Octagon announcer.
How did Volkan Oezdemir defeat Johnny Walker?
Switzerland’s Volkan Oezdemir dropped Johnny Walker twice and secured a knockout (punches) victory at 2:28 of Round 1.
Who won the Road to UFC Season 2 bantamweight final?
South Korea’s ChangHo Lee defeated China’s Xiao Long via split decision (28–29, 29–28, 29–28) to claim the Road to UFC Season 2 bantamweight tournament title.
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