In a fight that could define the next challenger for the middleweight title (up to 83,9 kg), Robert whittaker face the undefeated Khamzat Shimaev No. UFC 308, scheduled for October 26 in Abu Dhabi. Although he recognizes the difficulty of his opponent, the Australian revealed that he has already faced more difficult opponents than the 'wolf'.
In an interview with 'TalkSPORT MMA', before the confrontation in UFC 308, the former middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg) stated that he does not consider Chimaev to be his toughest opponent, although he believes that the fight will require him to be at his best because he does not fully know what to expect from his opponent.
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“No, I’ve fought the best. I think it’s a test because it’s new and there’s a lot of gravity to this fight because it’s the unknown, but I’ve won a lot of tough fights and lost a lot of tough fights. I’ve been tested. Now it’s Chimaev. It’s uncharted ground. I respect the task ahead and I’m just looking forward to it,” said the Australian.
Khamzat Chimaev vs Robert Whittaker
In the co-main fight of UFC 308 Robert whittaker, buoyed by victory over Paulo borrachinha e Ikram Aliskerov, measures forces with the undefeated Khamzat Shimaev.
The fight was supposed to take place in June this year at UFC Saudi Arabia, but the Chechen hadhealth problems and needed to be replaced.
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