Khamzat Chimaev vs. Robert Whittaker: The Saudi Showdown - Joe Rogan Weighs In
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The UFC announced Khamzat Chimaev and Robert Whittaker will fight in Saudi Arabia. This location adds a unique flavor to the fight. It promises to be a thrilling showdown between two fierce competitors in the Octagon. Chimaev, aiming to establish his dominance at 185, will face the Australian. Joe Rogan discussed the upcoming contest on his podcast. He hosts The Joe Rogan Experience.
Khamzat Chimaev Vs Robert Whittaker
Chimaev has been on a tear ever since he arrived in the UFC. He is a nightmare for anybody who steps into the Octagon with him. The 29-year-old has a perfect professional record of 13-0 with 11 finishes. Borz is coming off a win against Kamaru Usman. Yet, the Nigerian fighter went into the fight on short notice.
Furthermore, he was coming up from welterweight. This means that Whitaker will be a unique scenario for Chimaev. The Australian defeated Paulo Costa. Now, he aims to re-enter the title picture by beating Chimaev. The ex-middleweight champion accomplished much in his career. He aims to end Chimaev's hype.
Joe Rogan's Thoughts
Rogan is one of the best commentators mixed martial arts has ever seen. It is safe to say he knows what he's talking about MMA. Speaking on his podcast, Rogan gives his thoughts on Chimaev versus Whittaker.
"This one, Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev in Saudi Arabia. That one is gonna be f*ckin' wild. That's a wild one. That is a wild fight," Rogan said. "Whittaker vs. Khamzat is legit. That's a real fight. That's a real fight for Khamzat, because Whittaker's a big dude, he's a big, beefy (middleweight), former champion. That's a real 185er, as opposed to — they gave him Kamaru Usman and Kamaru didn't have a chance to prepare for that.
"This is a big one. This is Robert Whittaker with plenty of time to prepare, a guy who is just as legit as they get, just beat Paulo Costa," Rogan added.
Quotes via MMA News
It looks like an exciting clash between two great middleweights vying for a shot at the belt.
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