Khamzat Chimaev Is the ‘Most Pressing Test’ for UFC 308 Says Robert Whittaker, Whittaker is Afraid

One of the biggest fights of the year is the middleweight clash between Khamzat Chimaev and Robert Whittaker. Two of the most elite fighters in the division will lock horns at the upcoming UFC 308 event in Abu Dhabi. For the unversed, Chimaev pulled out from their initial clash in June 2024 after he became ‘violently ill’, but will grace the octagon to face one of the division’s very best.
The former middleweight king is currently on a roll and is unbeaten in his last two fights. However, he is aware of the threats his next opponent possesses. ‘The Reaper’ has faced many high-level opponents in his career, but he feels this might be his toughest challenge to date.

Robert Whittaker speaks highly of Khamzat Chimaev before his fight at UFC 308

Since making his debut in the UFC, Khamzat Chimaev has impressed everyone with his aggression and skill set. A high-level grappler and an elite striker, ‘Borz’ is still unbeaten in his UFC career. Unfortunately, the 30-year-old has lost some momentum since his initial showcase after facing multiple health issues lately. However, he is determined to make a comeback and get back to title contention once again. His next opponent is a powerhouse in himself, but he respects the Chechen Fighter and his skill level.
Whittaker said, “Mate I think like it’s the most pressing test right now. Because it’s the story left untold right? It’s the unknown that worries that you know that gives this fight so much gravity. But I’ve had tests my entire career. I’ve had hard fights. I’ve had hard wins and I’ve had hard losses. Yeah, this is what I do. I’m built for this. I was paid to do this and I’m going to treat this fight like any other and get in there and just switch on and then get to work.”

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