Khamzat Chimaev is set to face former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker in a UFC title shot in June, with the winner expected to fight for the 185-pound title in their next appearance.
Khamzat Chimaev, the MMA sensation, is gearing up for a big one. He’s eyeing his first UFC title shot. His opponent? None other than the former middleweight champ, Robert Whittaker. It’s a five-round face-off, set for June. The event poster is out, featuring both “Borz” and “The Reaper.”
The showdown is the main event at UFC Saudi Arabia. The date’s set for June 22. The venue? Kingdom Arena in Riyadh. The official poster is a sight to behold. Check it out below.
Dana White, the big boss at UFC, made the announcement. The winner gets a shot at the 185-pound title next. But hey, history tells us that’s not always a sure thing. Remember Chimaev’s recent win over Kamaru Usman at UFC 294? That was supposed to be a No. 1 contender fight. But things changed before the event last October. Chimaev beat Usman, a majority decision. That marked his return to middleweight and took his pro record to an impressive 13-0.
Whittaker? He’s back in form after a stoppage loss to the current champ, Dricus du Plessis, at UFC 290. He clinched a unanimous decision win over Paulo Costa at UFC 298 in February.
But that’s not all. UFC Saudi Arabia has another big fight on the cards. It’s a crucial heavyweight bout between Sergei Pavlovich and Alexander Volkov. Pavlovich recently challenged for the interim title. So, yeah, it’s gonna be a blast!