Former middleweight champion, Robert Whittaker, delivered a stunning and swift knockout to newcomer Ikram Aliskerov in the main event of UFC on ABC 6. Just under two minutes into the first round, Whittaker landed a powerful uppercut that sent Aliskerov packing, securing his second consecutive victory. Whittaker has now set his sights on serving as a backup for the upcoming middleweight title fight between Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya at UFC 305.
In a highly anticipated main event at UFC on ABC 6, former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker made a statement with a devastating knockout of newcomer Ikram Aliskerov. The victory marks Whittaker's second consecutive win and establishes him as a potential contender in the middleweight division.
Background
Robert Whittaker is a highly decorated Australian fighter with an impressive record of 25-6. He won the interim middleweight title in 2017 and became the undisputed champion in 2018, successfully defending the belt twice. However, he lost his title to Israel Adesanya in 2019 and has been working his way back towards the top of the division since then.
Ikram Aliskerov, on the other hand, was making his UFC debut in the fight against Whittaker. The 32-year-old Russian is a former M-1 Global middleweight champion with a record of 20-5.
The Fight
The fight began with both Whittaker and Aliskerov trading strikes. Whittaker landed a few leg kicks, while Aliskerov attempted a takedown. However, Whittaker was able to stuff the takedown and maintain control of the fight standing up.
As the fight progressed, Whittaker began to find his range and landed some powerful strikes. He connected with a hard left hand that stunned Aliskerov and then followed up with a right uppercut that sent Aliskerov crashing to the canvas. Referee Herb Dean immediately stopped the fight, giving Whittaker the knockout victory at 1:30 of the first round.
Aftermath
Whittaker's victory was a resounding statement for the middleweight division. He showed that he is still one of the best strikers in the sport and that he is a threat to any fighter in the division.
In the aftermath of the fight, Whittaker expressed his desire to serve as a backup for the upcoming middleweight title fight between Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya at UFC 305. Whittaker said that he would be ready to step in if either fighter is unable to compete.
Top 5 FAQs
1. What is Robert Whittaker's record now? Robert Whittaker's record is now 25-6.
2. Who is Robert Whittaker's next fight? Robert Whittaker has not yet announced his next fight.
3. What is Ikram Aliskerov's record? Ikram Aliskerov's record is 20-6.
4. What is the date of the UFC 305 middleweight title fight? The UFC 305 middleweight title fight between Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya is scheduled for March 11, 2024.
5. Who won the last fight between Robert Whittaker and Israel Adesanya? Israel Adesanya won the last fight between Robert Whittaker and Israel Adesanya by unanimous decision in October 2019.
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