Robert Whittaker is preparing for his UFC 308 showdown against Khamzat Chimaev, and he has nothing but high praise for him. This upcoming fight is set to be a thrilling clash of styles, and Whittaker believes ‘Borz’ is one of the most dangerous wrestlers out there.
In a recent interview with Submission Radio, Whittaker revealed what makes Chimaev such a formidable opponent. He explained that Chimaev’s wrestling prowess was evident from his past performances, particularly his dominant display against Kamaru Usman.
”I definitely think he’s the most dangerous because he’s the one in front of untested like, but he’s obviously very good, he took Usman down quite handily and controlled him on the ground so, and Usman’s got very high-level wrestling as well so it makes sense that he’s very good at what he does,” said Whittaker.
According to Whittaker, what sets Chimaev apart is his ability to handle high-level wrestlers with ease. He also touched on the unpredictability that comes with fighting a wild card like Chimaev. This makes the Chechen fighter a real challenge.
The two fighters were set to fight against each other back in June of this year. However, Chimaev fell seriously ill and had to withdraw from the bout. However, the new matchup has fans’ hopes shooting through the roof. This fight would be more than just a clash of skills; it would be a strategic chess match between two of the fiercest competitors in the UFC.
Khamzat Chimaev Wrestles Against Former Champion Luke Rockhold
‘Borz’ is turning heads with his recent performance on the mats. He recently took to grappling with another former champ: Luke Rockhold. The friendly BJJ match between Chimaev and Rockhold had fans buzzing, and for good reason.
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Chimaev, currently undefeated in his MMA career with a spotless 13-0 record, has been preparing for his bout with Whittaker. The footage of the BJJ session shows the Chechen fighter handling Rockhold with impressive ease. It was clear that his ground game was much more skillful than that of his opponent.
So, why is this friendly BJJ match with Rockhold significant? For one, it shows Chimaev’s dedication to refining his grappling skills as Rockhold provided a high level of competition. The ease with which ‘Borz’ controlled Rockhold on the mats speaks volumes about his readiness for the upcoming bout.
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