Robert Whitaker Has To, Has To, Has To Call Out Khamzat!!!

[GoshiShun17]

"Fuck the belt, I'm coming for his head!"
-Robert Whittaker

Does Whittaker want to beat Izzy? Or does he just want the belt?

Robert is in a tough spot. He has all the talent. He has the credentials. He has supporters. He just doesn't have real HYPE, especially when talking about a crack at the champ.

Rob has to take a risk. Don't waste your prime. He's beaten everyone else relevant at 185. I don't know exactly what's next for Poatan so let's leave him put of it for now.

Why not call out the biggest hype train in the game? I'm sure if he is persistent, Dana will put Rob in there over Costa, who has done absolutely nothing since losing to Izzy.

If he can dominate and/or finish Borz, then he must call out Israel specifically and immediately.

"I lost the first fight. I feel I beat you the second time. The third time I'll finish you and leave no doubt!!!"

 

[Anewt]

He destroys khazmat then people will just say khazmat is a. unranked middleweight doesn't do much for him imo

 

[Portland8242]

As far as pure name value building, Khamzat is far and away the best fight for Rob.

 

[GoshiShun17]

Whittaker vs. Chimaev
Costa vs. Du Plessis
Cannonier vs. Vettori
Strickland vs. Gastelum

 

[Chalky White]

Nobody outside of Australia and this forum would notice if Whittaker retired, tbh.

Fans care more about a slightly above average fighter like Paulo Costa than Whittaker.

 

[GoshiShun17]

He destroys khazmat then people will just say khazmat is a. unranked middleweight doesn't do much for him imo

The casuals don't know the rankings

Robert already has everything else. Being the first to beat and maybe even dominate Chimaev will can potentially give him the casual how he needs. Especially if he calls puy Izzy like I said in the OP.

Let's not forget Khamzat was just scheduled to headline a PPV card. He is a draw.

 

[DOMMA]

Shouldn't Khamzat beat a top 10 185er before he gets a title eliminator fight. Let Khamzat fight any of these guys:

 

[GoshiShun17]

Shouldn't Khamzat beat a top 10 185er before he gets a title eliminator fight. Let Khamzat fight any of these guys:
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They're already discussing Khamzat vs. Costa.
You don't realize that they will look to give Borz a titleshot after that?

At least if he fights Whittaker, he'd truly be earning it. Costa hasn't done shit since 2019.

 

[dog y]

They're already discussing Khamzat vs. Costa.
You don't realize that they will look to give Borz a titleshot after that?

At least if he fights Whittaker, he'd truly be earning it. Costa hasn't done shit since 2019.

Duckzhat has been ducking everyone forever. Fuck that guy.

 

[Willek]

Adesanya vs Joe Pfyer next.

 

[DOMMA]

Duckzhat has been ducking everyone forever. Fuck that guy.

 

[Laheys'Liquorland]

Duckzhat has been ducking everyone forever. Fuck that guy.

This.
Biggest hype train derailment all without even losing a fight.

 

[Th3 Gr38 1]

He destroys khazmat then people will just say khazmat is a. unranked middleweight doesn't do much for him imo

Khamzat will never fight again

 

[wwkirk]

Khamzat will never fight again

Why not?

 

[The_Demon_In_Me]

Whittaker has already called out Khamzat, but Khamzat didn't accept the fight because he's a "good guy"

 

[Jonesisnatural]

Always gun for the belt
If khamzat gets him the belt
Do it

In this case, khamzat isn't necessary for the belt
So don't do it

 

[HP_Nut]

I think no one at MW is beating Izzy except possibly Alex & Khamzat. Since Alex might be moving up &/or probably isn't getting another shot anytime soon, Robert's best hope is that Khamzat beats Izzy & Rob fights Khamzat for the belt. By Rob eliminating Khamzat from title contention, it probably eliminates his own hope of ever regaining the belt. The 2nd fight was competitive but I just don't think Rob can beat Izzy

 

[SpiderCrawl]

He won't, Khamzat would smash him

 

[Th3 Gr38 1]

Why not?

It's been seven months and he hasn't been booked despite being perfectly healthy. He has already stated that the UFC has been keeping him on the sidelines.

Dana is just a jealous petty bitch who doesn't like anyone else being the center of attention.

 

[PhilMcCavity]

Have him fight that african guy drissy du plex or whatever his name is