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Daniel Vithlani Unveils His UFC Fight Night Picks and Prop Bets for Ikram Aliskerov vs. Robert Whittaker in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
For the first time, UFC heads to Saudi Arabia this Saturday with a thrilling UFC Fight Night event. The main card, starting at 3 p.m. ET from Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, features former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker facing off against rising star Ikram Aliskerov. Whittaker, ranked No. 3, aims to maintain his position in the competitive middleweight division with aspirations of reclaiming the title by year-end. However, he faces a formidable challenge in Aliskerov, who steps in after Khamzat Chimaev's withdrawal due to illness.
In the latest odds, Whittaker is a -150 favorite (risk $150 to win $100), while Aliskerov is a +125 underdog. The co-main event sees Sergei Pavlovich (-220) against Alexander Volkov (+180) in a heavyweight clash. Before finalizing your picks for UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov, don't miss the expert predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's Daniel Vithlani.
Vithlani, who debuted on SportsLine in January 2023 with a perfect 5-0 record for UFC 283, has been a reliable source of MMA insights. Over the past 12 UFC pay-per-view events, he has gone 8-4 on main-event picks and his main-card selections have netted followers a profit of over $1,500.
Among his notable picks, Vithlani correctly predicted Sean O'Malley's (+210) upset over Aljamain Sterling (-250) at UFC 292 and scored with underdog selections like Poirier (+190) against Saint Denis (-230) and Michael Page (+110) against Kevin Holland (-130). His followers have seen substantial returns from his expert analysis.
With UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov approaching, Vithlani has thoroughly analyzed the card and released his top picks, available exclusively on SportsLine.
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Robert Whittaker (25-7), a 12-year UFC veteran, is known for his resilience, versatile skill set, and readiness to face top-tier opponents. Competing at middleweight, Whittaker has a 13-3 record, with his losses coming only to elite fighters like Israel Adesanya and Dricus du Plessis. As a top-three gatekeeper, Whittaker has bested numerous contenders, but now faces the unranked yet dangerous Aliskerov.
Ikram Aliskerov (15-1), a skilled Dagestani fighter, steps into the spotlight after his initial UFC successes against Phil Hawes and Warlley Alves, both finished in the first round. Originally set to fight last week, Aliskerov was moved to face Whittaker following Chimaev's withdrawal. A victory over Whittaker could catapult Aliskerov into the top-five rankings.
UFC Fight Night Predictions
One of Vithlani's highlighted picks for UFC Fight Night is Daniel Rodriguez (+205) to upset Kelvin Gastelum (-250) in a welterweight clash. Gastelum (17-9-1), a former "The Ultimate Fighter" winner, has struggled recently, losing three of his last four bouts, including a submission to Sean Brady last December. Rodriguez (17-4), a powerful puncher, seeks to rebound from consecutive losses after a strong four-fight winning streak.
"Gastelum has looked too hittable lately, and with more than 20 UFC fights under his belt, his granite chin can only hold for so long," Vithlani explained to SportsLine. For more picks and in-depth analysis, visit SportsLine.
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Vithlani offers strong picks for Whittaker vs. Aliskerov and other bouts on the card. He's also backing a fighter who "brings a menacing presence to the Octagon" for a dominant victory. To access all of Vithlani's detailed picks and analysis, visit SportsLine.
Who will win UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov, and how will each fight end? Find out by visiting SportsLine for expert picks and detailed insights from Daniel Vithlani, the MMA expert who has profited over $1,500 on his UFC main-card picks.