Media Rob Whittaker responds to Khamzat Chimaev call out

[Crazy Librarian]

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“Let’s do it. Whatever. Yeah, I don’t know. Like, if it’s a fight that gets presented to me, then it is what it is. Yeah, I think it’d be a good fight. I think he’d be a hard fight. I think he’s a phenomenal fighter. I think he has a lot of strengths. I think I have a lot of strengths. I think I’m a hard fighter for him just the same. And I’m quite good with my hands, can stuff a lot of takedowns. I’m hard to hold down. I’m squirmy, you see. Yeah, it’ll be an interesting fight. That’ll be a showstopper for sure. I’m sure it’ll get a lot of people interested and excited.

“The reason why it would be a fight that’s worth making is because he’s riding the hype train, and because UFC want to bring this guy, who’s the boogeyman to a lot of guys, up in the rankings. They want him to fight me at the top of the chain so that it opens the door to whoever wins, and then jump behind. That’s the only reason it makes sense.”




He also mentioned earlier that he doesn't know exactly when he'll be fighting, but knows UFC has some plans for him. Not a lot of other interesting new points in this interview. He got asked about Pereira Izzy like he often does, and give the same usual answers.


Who do you guys favor in this match up?

 

[Kung Fu Kowboy]

 

[Crazy Librarian]

You liking Chimaev chance in this fight brada Kowboy?

 

[kekiss]

Rob definitely is huge step up from Khamzats last opponents, and can skyrocket him for next title shot right away, however Rob is very tricky opponent and Khamzats fighting style fits him very well. If both are healthy let them bang.

 

[Kung Fu Kowboy]

You liking Chimaev chance in this fight brada Kowboy?

Love Rob... but I think the Izzy and Yoel fights took years off of him. Plus Khamzat is GOAT until he loses, then he was never good.

 

[MartiniSIDe]

 

[Crazy Librarian]

Plus Khamzat is GOAT until he loses, then he was never good.

LMAO. With Gio gone you might be my fav Heavies mod now.

 

[Mohawk Banditó]

Honestly think Khamzat should earn a Rob fight by actually fighting some ranked MW's, but when the #2 guy is waiting for #1 to fight the champ, and he's already beaten #'s 3, 4, and 5, no one else really carries the kind of hype or placement to justify it, except Kham.

It's not like any top 5 LHW's could be dropping down soon

 

[13Seconds]

Love Rob... but I think the Izzy and Yoel fights took years off of him. Plus Khamzat is GOAT until he loses, then he was never good.

Huh he's been looking better than ever after those wars

 

[Crazy Librarian]

Khamzat wants an big strong alpha male who makes him feel "butterflies" in his skinny chechenian booty

I think this statement is better to use in describing Izzy.

 

[Eric Silva 2.0]

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“Let’s do it. Whatever. Yeah, I don’t know. Like, if it’s a fight that gets presented to me, then it is what it is. Yeah, I think it’d be a good fight. I think he’d be a hard fight. I think he’s a phenomenal fighter. I think he has a lot of strengths. I think I have a lot of strengths. I think I’m a hard fighter for him just the same. And I’m quite good with my hands, can stuff a lot of takedowns. I’m hard to hold down. I’m squirmy, you see. Yeah, it’ll be an interesting fight. That’ll be a showstopper for sure. I’m sure it’ll get a lot of people interested and excited.

“The reason why it would be a fight that’s worth making is because he’s riding the hype train, and because UFC want to bring this guy, who’s the boogeyman to a lot of guys, up in the rankings. They want him to fight me at the top of the chain so that it opens the door to whoever wins, and then jump behind. That’s the only reason it makes sense.”




He also mentioned earlier that he doesn't know exactly when he'll be fighting, but knows UFC has some plans for him. Not a lot of other interesting new points in this interview. He got asked about Pereira Izzy like he often does, and give the same usual answers.


Who do you guys favor in this match up?

Khamzat is a very good fighter but the hype is over the top. I'd love to see this fight. I think Whittaker wins it. The first round is probably very competitive but after that it's all Rob. Book it Dana!

 

[jikjik]

This is exciting fight. Khamzat might be a bit faster standing, but Rob has tricks and is a very smart fighter. Khamzat has shown holes in his game during fight with Durinho, and his cardio is suspect, so yeah, lets make it happen!

 

[swimba]

 

[Takes Two To Tango]

Battle of the hype trains! wait...what?

 

[Kryptt]

Solid scrap and both guys I enjoy as fighters.

Many more questions will be answered!

 

[PeacePipe]

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“Let’s do it. Whatever. Yeah, I don’t know. Like, if it’s a fight that gets presented to me, then it is what it is. Yeah, I think it’d be a good fight. I think he’d be a hard fight. I think he’s a phenomenal fighter. I think he has a lot of strengths. I think I have a lot of strengths. I think I’m a hard fighter for him just the same. And I’m quite good with my hands, can stuff a lot of takedowns. I’m hard to hold down. I’m squirmy, you see. Yeah, it’ll be an interesting fight. That’ll be a showstopper for sure. I’m sure it’ll get a lot of people interested and excited.

“The reason why it would be a fight that’s worth making is because he’s riding the hype train, and because UFC want to bring this guy, who’s the boogeyman to a lot of guys, up in the rankings. They want him to fight me at the top of the chain so that it opens the door to whoever wins, and then jump behind. That’s the only reason it makes sense.”




He also mentioned earlier that he doesn't know exactly when he'll be fighting, but knows UFC has some plans for him. Not a lot of other interesting new points in this interview. He got asked about Pereira Izzy like he often does, and give the same usual answers.


Who do you guys favor in this match up?

im not sure he’s a better or bigger wrestler than guys rob has defeated, but he’s younger.

I think they need to feed him a less diverse MW in Vettori or even Till before a contender.

but let’s see

 

[AL-Tappo McSnappo]

UFC are wasting both guys time, give them both fights

 

[spinitch]

A hype fight. I would welcome. Khamzat setting a high goal with this one but might as well shoot for the top while hot.

 

[ChimRichalds]

I honestly can't really pick a winner here. I guess gun to my head I would take Rob. Hard to see anyone having success tossing him around. I'd love to see the fight for sure.

 

[Jackonfire]

Plus Khamzat is GOAT until he loses, then he was never good.

Nate already beat Khamzat.