Khamzat Chimaev defeated one former UFC champion in his most recent bout and will look to defeat another this summer when he faces Robert Whittaker in June.
Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev Preview
Undefeated Chimaev (13-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC), ranked No. 8 in the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie middleweight rankings, makes his first return since September 2022, when he defeated former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman by majority decision. becomes. . Chimaev’s other UFC wins include notables Gilbert Burns and Kevin Holland.
Whittaker (25-7 MMA, 16-5 UFC), ranked No. 4, will look to continue the momentum he gained from his unanimous decision victory over Paulo Costa in February. The victory was his second in three fights and returned him to the win column after a TKO loss to Doricas du Plessis.
Preliminary odds for Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev
The fight is expected to be close, with Chimaev listed as the slight favorite at -186, while Whittaker is listed as a +144 underdog, according to FanDuel’s preliminary odds.
How to watch UFC Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev on ABC 6
Date and time: Saturday, June 22, 2024
Location: Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Broadcast/Streaming: ABC, ESPN+
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