Best finishes from UFC Saudi Arabia fighters (VIDEO)

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The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns this weekend with its debut in Saudi Arabia. 

UFC on ABC 6, also known as simply UFC Saudi Arabia, is headlined by a middleweight bout between former champion Robert Whittaker and Ikram Aliskerov. Whittaker was initially scheduled to face Khamzat Chimaev, but Chimaev withdrew from the event due to an illness. 

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In the co-main event, heavyweights Sergei Pavlovich and Alexander Volkov go head-to-head. 

Ahead of the UFC debut in the Kingdom, the promotion released a highlight video featuring the top finishes from fighters who are competing on the card. 

A full look at the UFC Saudi Arabia fight card can be seen below. 


UFC Saudi Arabia Fight Card

Robert Whittaker - Ikram Aliskerov
(Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC/GETTY/Sporting News)

Main Card

  • Robert Whittaker (-150) vs. Ikram Aliskerov (+125); Middleweights
  • Sergei Pavlovich (-210) vs. Alexander Volkov (+175); Heavyweights
  • Johnny Walker (-145) vs. Volkan Oezdemir (+120); Light Heavyweights
  • Kelvin Gastelum (-250) vs. Daniel Rodriguez (+190); Welterweights
  • Sharabutdin Magomedov (-250) vs. Joilton Lutterbach (+195); Middleweights

Prelims

  • Nasrat Haqparast (-250) vs. Jared Gordon (+190); Lightweights
  • Muhammad Naimov (-125) vs. Felipe Lima (+105); Featherweights
  • Rinat Fakhretdinov (-275) vs. Nicolas Dalby (+225); Welterweights
  • Kang Kyung-ho (-105) vs. Muin Gafurov (-115); Bantamweights
  • Magomed Gadzhiyasulov (-450) vs. Brendson Ribeiro (+350); Light Heavyweights
  • Xiao Long (-110) vs. Lee Chang-ho (-110); Bantamweights

* Betting odds per Bet MGM

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Josh Sanchez is an MMA contributor for Sporting News, along with serving as the managing editor of Cowboys FanNation on SI. After majoring in journalism at Seton Hill University, Josh began his writing career and has since had his work featured on SportsIllustrated.com, FOXSports.com, CBSSports.com, and many more.