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The UFC is in Saudi Arabia for the primary time, and a former middleweight champion headlines the cardboard in opposition to a short-notice alternative opponent.
UFC on ABC 6 (ABC/ESPN/ESPN+) takes place Saturday at Kingdom Enviornment in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Volkan Oezdemir vs. Johnny Walker
Johnny Walker
Information: Oezdemir (19-7 MMA, 7-6 UFC), Walker (21-8 MMA, 7-5 UFC)Previous 5: Oezdemir 2-3, Walker 3-2Division: Gentle heavyweightRankings: Walker No. 10, Oezdemir honorable mentionOdds (as of 06.17.24): Oezdemir -105, Walker -115Junkie choose outcomes: Walker 9, Oezdemir 2
Shara Magomedov vs. Antonio Trocoli
Shara Magomedov
Information: Magomedov (12-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC), Trocoli (12-3 MMA, 0-0 UFC)Previous 5: Magomedov 5-0, Trocoli 3-2Division: MiddleweightRankings: NoneOdds (as of 06.17.24): Magomedov -535, Trocoli +400Junkie choose outcomes: Magomedov 11, Trocoli 0
Kelvin Gastelum vs. Daniel Rodriguez
Kelvin Gastelum
Information: Gastelum (18-9 MMA, 12-9 UFC), Rodriguez (17-4 MMA, 7-3 UFC)Previous 5: Gastelum 2-3, Rodriguez 3-2Division: WelterweightRankings: NoneOdds (as of 06.17.24): Gastelum -205, Rodriguez +170Junkie choose outcomes: Gastelum 8, Rodriguez 3
Sergei Pavlovich vs. Alexander Volkov
Dec 3, 2022; Orlando, Florida, USA; Sergei Pavlovich (blue gloves) reacts after the struggle in opposition to Tai Tuivasa (pink gloves) throughout UFC Battle Evening at Amway Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports activities
Information: Pavlovich (18-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC), Volkov (37-10 MMA, 11-4 UFC)Previous 5: Pavlovich 4-1, Volkov 4-1Division: HeavyweightRankings: Pavlovich No. 3, Volkov No. 6Odds (as of 06.17.24): Pavlovich -225, Volkov +185Junkie choose outcomes: Pavlovich 10, Volkov 1
Robert Whittaker vs. Ikram Aliskerov
Robert Whittaker
Information: Whittaker (25-7 MMA, 16-5 UFC), Aliskerov (15-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC)Previous 5: Whittaker 3-2, Aliskerov 5-0Division: MiddleweightRankings: Whittaker No. 4Odds (as of 06.17.24): Whittaker -155, Aliskerov +130Junkie choose outcomes: Whittaker 10, Aliskerov 1
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