UFC's debut event in Saudi Arabia, headlined by Robert Whittaker and Ikram Aliskerov, was a major success with Whittaker securing a knockout victory. Whittaker's performance, after his previous defeat, earned him a significant payday of $500,000 along with potential bonuses. The event also featured notable fights, including Sergei Pavlovich versus Alexander Volkov and Kelvin Gastelum against Daniel Rodriguez, with substantial payouts for the fighters. Despite some minor hiccups, the event showcased impressive bouts, including a split-decision win for ChangHoLee over Xiao Long in the bantamweight finale. Whittaker's win positions him closer to another title shot in the middleweight division.