Robert Whittaker vs Ikram Aliskerov Pick, 6/22/2024 Predictions UFC Saudi Arabia Odds

by Guy Bruhn - 6/18/2024

Robert Whittaker vs Ikram Aliskerov

UFC Saudi Arabia

Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Saturday, June 22, 2024

Robert Whittaker will enter the Octagon with Ikram Aliskerov at UFC Saudi Arabia on Saturday, June 22, 2024. The opener has Whittaker coming in at -148 while Aliskerov is at +124.

Robert "The Reaper" Whittaker will be looking to add a win to his career record of 26-7-0. The 33-year-old steps on the scale at 185 lbs and measures 6'0". The orthodox fighter has an arm span of 73". Ikram Aliskerov measures 6'0" and steps on the scale at 185 lbs. The southpaw fighter holds a career record of 15-1-0. The 31-year-old has a reach of 76". In terms of significant strikes, Robert Whittaker is connecting on 4.57 per min while Ikram Aliskerov is connecting on 8.24 significant strikes per min. Whittaker connects on 42% of the significant strikes he attempts and Aliskerov is landing 65%. Concerning their defense in the Octagon, "The Reaper" allows 3.45 significant strikes per min while Aliskerov allows 7.15. Whittaker also stops 59% of the significant strikes that are aimed in his direction and Aliskerov curbs 36% of the shots thrown in his direction.

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UFC Saudi Arabia	Robert Whittaker	Ikram Aliskerov
Opening Odds	-148	+124
Record	26-7-0	15-1-0
Average Fight Time	14:07	2:09
Height	6'0"	6'0"
Weight	185 lbs	185 lbs
Reach	73"	76"
Strikes Landed Per Minute	4.57	8.24
Striking Accuracy	42%	65%

When it comes to grappling, Robert Whittaker is not as efficient of a wrestler as he gets a takedown 0.81 times per 3 rds. Whittaker is scoring a takedown on 38% of the times he tries and stuffing 82% of the attempts against him. Aliskerov is finishing his takedown attempts on 33% of his takedown tries and is defending 15% of all takedowns attempted by his opposition. Regarding submissions, Whittaker is not as skilled of a technician by attempting 0.7 subs per 15 minutes while Aliskerov attempts 2.3 subs per 3 rounds.

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In his last appearance in the Octagon, Robert Whittaker went up against Paulo Costa and ended up getting the victory by way of unanimous decision in round 3. Costa ended up landing 67 of 151 total strikes attempted in that fight. Whittaker ended the night having landed 95 of 175 total strikes. When it comes to significant strikes, Costa landed 67 of 151, which means his percentage was 44%. He landed 39 of 117 significant strikes to the head. On the other side of the Octagon, Whittaker landed 54% of his significant strikes by sticking 95 of 175. Looking at the significant strike accuracy, he connected on 63 of 143 to the head. 100% of the significant strikes landed by Costa and 100% of them connected on by Whittaker were thrown at distance.

In the last Octagon appearance for Ikram Aliskerov, he squared up with Warlley Alves and wound up getting the victory by a punch to the head in round 1. Alves landed 100% of his significant strikes at distance while Aliskerov landed 100% of the significant strikes he attempted from distance. Aliskerov ended up connecting on 72% of the significant strikes he attempted by connecting on 26 of 36. He ended up landing 20 of 29 significant strikes directed at the head. Alves ended up connecting on 12 of 16 significant strikes in that fight. In regard to the placement of these significant strikes, he ended up landing 3 of 6 to the head. In regard to the total strikes thrown in this fight, Alves ended up connecting on 12 of 16 while Aliskerov ended up landing 26 of 36 of all the strikes he threw.

Other fights to watch

One more match to look forward to is when Sergei Pavlovich squares up with Alexander Volkov. Pavlovich looks to add a win to his career record of 18-2-0. The 32-year-old is fighting at 257 lbs and comes in at 6'3". The southpaw fighter has an arm span of 84". Volkov stands in at 6'7" and will fight at 250 lbs. The orthodox fighter holds a record of 37-10-0. The 35-year-old extends his reach 80". Regarding grappling, Sergei Pavlovich takes his opponents to the mat 0.30 times per 3 rds while Alexander Volkov is able to score a takedown 0.49 times per 15 min. In the striking category, Pavlovich is landing 8.21 strikes/minute and connects on 48% of the strikes that he throws. The other fighter in this bout is Alexander Volkov, who lands 57% of the strikes that he throws and connects for an average of 5.10 per minute.

If you're going to be watching the fights, don't miss when Daniel Rodriguez is set to square up in the Octagon against Kelvin Gastelum. Gastelum has a career mark of 18-9-0 (1 NC). The 32-year-old weighs 170 lbs and measures in at 5'9". The southpaw fighter has a wingspan of 71". Rodriguez measures in at 6'1" and records a weight of 170 lbs. The southpaw fighter comes into this bout with a record of 17-4-0. The 37-year-old reaches 74". In terms of grappling, Kelvin Gastelum is preventing 59% of the takedowns fighters have tried and is getting his opponent to the mat on 30% of his attempts. Rodriguez is taking his opponents down on 50% of the attempts he tries and prevents 63% of all takedown attempts. With reference to striking, Gastelum absorbs 3.23 strikes per minute while he dishes out 3.55 strikes/minute. Rodriguez, notwithstanding, is absorbing 5.28 strikes/min and connects on 7.30 per minute.

Who will win tonight's UFC match against the spread?

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take Robert Whittaker (-148)

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