Robert Whittaker is gearing up for a pivotal middleweight bout at UFC 308. The former champion faces undefeated Khamzat Chimaev in a highly anticipated matchup.‘The Reaper’ enters the fight with momentum on his side. He’s coming off two impressive victories in 2024. First, he outpointed Paulo Costa at UFC 298. Then, he knocked out Ikram Aliskerov in June.
Whittaker recently shared his thoughts on the upcoming fight in the UFC 308 Countdown episode. He acknowledged the danger Chimaev presented. However, he remained confident in his abilities and the toughness he brings to the Octagon.
“If I give him half a chance, he will kill me, but I take confidence because of how well-rounded I am. I’m exceptional at it all. I’m faster, I’m a better striker and I have better instincts. A hard guy to take down. I am confident that my skills are better than his.”
The former champion emphasized the multifaceted nature of MMA. He plans to neutralize Chimaev’s grappling and dominate on the feet. ‘Borz’ presents a unique challenge as he is undefeated and has looked dominant in his UFC career. However, he’s yet to face a ranked middleweight, and Robert Whittaker represents a significant step up in competition.
The stakes are high for both fighters, as a victory could lead to a title shot. Whittaker has prior experience in championship bouts, having twice fought for the middleweight title. It now remains to be seen whether ‘The Reaper’ can take on the grueling pressure of Chimaev and come out on top!
Robert Whittaker Believes Khamzat Chimaev To Be His “Most Pressing” Test
‘The Reaper’ has been around the block several times in the UFC. He has faced the cream of the crop in the middleweight division. But even this battle-hardened veteran is raising an eyebrow at his next opponent.
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Khamzat Chimaev’s got the MMA world buzzing. The undefeated Chechen has been steamrolling through opponents like a hot knife through butter. Now, he’s set his sights on the former champ. But Robert Whittaker is not one to shy away from a challenge. He has taken on all comers. But he has his concerns about Chimaev.
“I think like it’s the most pressing test right now. Because it’s the story left untold right? It’s the unknown that worries that you know that gives this fight so much gravity. But I’ve had tests my entire career. I’ve had hard fights. I’ve had hard wins, and I’ve had hard losses,” said Whittaker via Chisanga Malata.
The fight was supposed to go down in June 2024. But Chimaev got “violently ill.” But now, they’re finally set to clash at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi. Robert Whittaker will give it his all in the Octagon and hope that he will be the one to take Chimaev’s ‘0’ from him.
