Whittaker: "I have a good chance of beating Chimaev."

Dmitriy Kel March 28, 2024, 5:59 a.m.

Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker made the first statement after announcing a fight with undefeated Hamzat Chimaev.

It was revealed the day before that their fight will be the main event of UFC on ABC 6, which takes place on June 22 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

"I am confident that I have every chance to emerge victorious in this difficult confrontation. Every tough fight makes me stronger as a fighter. This is my way to the belt, this is how I earn money for my family, I want to stay active.

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Also, I'm excited to be a part of history because this will be my UFC debut in Saudi Arabia. I will start training camp soon. I know Chimaev is a tough opponent, he capitalizes on his opportunities, he has knockout power, and he likes to play the villain," Whittaker said on the MMArcade podcast.

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