Robert Whittaker Doesn’t See a Fighter Beating Khamzat Chimaev Anytime Soon

Robert Whittaker Doesn’t See a Fighter Beating Khamzat Chimaev Anytime Soon

Khamzat Chimaev cemented his position as the new UFC middleweight champion in dominating fashion. His athletic rigor, strong inner resolve, and vicious wrestling make him a formidable standout.  The wrestling portrayed in fights is now like an advanced equation for future opponents to solve.  Nassourdine Imavov claimed a comprehensive win against Caio Borralho and called out Khamzat Chimaev for a title fight.  Many MMA fans and experts hold a st…

Robert Whittaker says only ‘high-level jiu-jitsu’ can stop Khamzat Chimaev

Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker has offered his assessment of what it would take to derail the seemingly unstoppable Khamzat Chimaev, following their recent encounter that ended with Whittaker on the wrong end of a first-round submission. Speaking on the MMArcade podcast, Whittaker was candid about the challenge that Chimaev presents to the entire division. The Australian experienced firsthand the Chechen-born wrestler’s suffocatin…

Robert Whittaker Believes Only 'High-Level Jiu-Jitsu' Can Stop Khamzat Chimaev

Robert Whittaker shared how to beat Khamzat Chimaev after losing to him via first-round submission on October 26, 2024, in Abu Dhabi, where Chimaev’s face crank caused severe dental damage. On the MMArcade podcast, Whittaker highlighted Chimaev’s elite wrestling, suggesting top-tier jiu-jitsu as the key to victory. He pointed to Nassourdine Imavov, who won at ...