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Chimaev: If Usman couldn’t manage it, then Whittaker won’t stop my wrestling

Opponents Robert Whittaker of New Zealand and Khamzat Chimaev of Russia face off during the UFC 308 press conference at Etihad Arena on October 24,...

Khamzat Chimaev has been inactive, endured health struggles but you just never know what you’re about to get: he praised former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman before warning Robert Whittaker that if a decorated wrestler couldn’t stuff his takedowns during their short-notice contest last October, the former middleweight titleholder wouldn’t have more success. Continue reading “Chimaev: If Usman couldn’t manage it, then Whittaker won’t stop my wrestling”

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Dana downbeat about Chimaev, Whittaker aware of short-notice Aliskerov’s danger

Khamzat Chimaev of United Arab Emirates holds an open training session for fans and media during the UFC 294 open workouts at Yas Mall on October 18,...

After his latest illness-enforced withdrawal, UFC CEO Dana White acknowledged managing Khamzat Chimaev’s career has proven challenging in recent years – something no-one would’ve foreseen after Borz’s breakthrough four summers ago. Nonetheless, former middleweight titlist Robert Whittaker is ready for a short-notice challenger with nothing to lose in Ikram Askerov this weekend.

Continue reading “Dana downbeat about Chimaev, Whittaker aware of short-notice Aliskerov’s danger”