Khamzat Chimaev explains main reason for confidence in fight against Robert Whittaker at UFC 308

Khamzat Shimaev is a standout in the UFC middleweight division. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

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Self-confidence has never been a problem for Khamzat Shimaev, nor did he become one before the duel against Robert whittaker in the co-main event the UFC 308, which takes place this Saturday (26), in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates.

In an interview given during the event's 'media day', last Wednesday (23), 'Lobo' explained one of the main reasons for being so confident in victory over the former champion.

“He (Whittaker) knows how to lose, we don’t. So I’m ready for the win,” said the fighter, undefeated in his career with 13 wins.

Former middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg), Robert whittaker comes from consecutive victories over Paulo borrachinha and more recently Ikram Aliskerov. Despite his good form, Chimav is confident that his rival will not be able to deal with his grappling skills.

“Who stopped my falls? Nobody. I don’t think this guy will be any different.” Kamaru Usman He was a great champion and he knocked everyone down, but I knocked him down, I dominated him easily throughout the rounds. How will it be different with the taekwondo guy or the karate guy?” he asked.

Lastly, Khamzat Shimaev He assured that he does not think about which method will be responsible for coming out victorious, only about the victory itself.

“Just winning, that’s it. I don’t think about the five rounds, I don’t think about submissions. Just getting in the Octagon, winning the fight, crushing that guy and taking my money. I never get in the Octagon thinking about how I’m going to win, just winning the fight. It doesn’t matter how,” he concluded.