Athletistic/MMA. Australian MMA fighter Robert Whittaker has spoken about his expectations for the fight with Chechen athlete Khamzat Chimaev. Their fight will take place at the UFC Fight Night tournament on June 22.

“For me, this is the perfect fight. I have a chance to beat another guy with a big name. The fight with Khamzat has a lot of hype. It will attract a lot of attention. Now Khamzat is the fighter most dangerous in the world. division. Nobody wants to fight him. Exactly Such fights evoke the greatest emotions, it is a real test.

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I think in the octagon I will have an advantage in punch and speed. Of course, one of his strengths is wrestling. But it will be much more difficult for him in terms of takedowns with me, because I control the distance very well.

Khamzat is a good fighter with a high combat IQ. He understands the elements of his arsenal that bring results,” MiddleEasy quotes Whittaker.



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