In the headline bout of UFC Saudi Arabia’s debut event, former champion Robert Whittaker faced Ikram Aliskerov and achieved a decisive first-round knockout. This win marked Whittaker’s second consecutive victory and reinforced his status as a title contender. Following the win, Khamzat Chimaev expressed a desire to fight Whittaker, but Whittaker mocked Chimaev in response. Let’s delve into the details of this situation.
Robert Whittaker Mocks Khamzat Chimaev After Being Called Out
After the fight, Chimaev reminded Whittaker that they had “unfinished business,” referencing their previously scheduled fight, which Chimaev pulled out due to injury. In a recent interview with From The Stands, the 33-year-old Whittaker responded to Chimaev’s comments by saying:
“He says, ‘See you soon.’ And I’m like, where? The dude can’t get into any country. Like, where are you gonna see me, bro? [Laughs] When I’m in the area, right? That’s tricky to start with. Mate, I’m a middleweight, and I don’t pick my fights. If that’s a fight the UFC wants and still are interested in making… That’s what I do.”
Robert Whittaker is seeking a title shot, but his future remains uncertain. His next fight will be at UFC 305, which will take place in his home country of Australia, and the former middleweight champion is eager to participate in the event.
At UFC 305, Du Plessis will defend his middleweight title against Adesanya, meaning Whittaker will have to wait longer for his title opportunity. Additionally, Whittaker is not the only contender for the title shot; Sean Strickland is also in the running. Only time will reveal who will get the next title fight after Du Plessis and Adesanya.
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