- Joe Rogan expresses excitement for Khamzat Chimaev‘s middleweight bout against Robert Whittaker in the upcoming UFC event in Saudi Arabia.
- Rogan highlights Whittaker’s status as a formidable opponent and sees the fight as a significant test for Chimaev in the middleweight division.
- Chimaev aims to silence doubters and establish himself as a legitimate contender by facing Whittaker.
Ahead of the UFC’s inaugural event in Saudi Arabia, veteran color commentator Joe Rogan has shared his thoughts on the highly-anticipated main event, which will feature rising talent Khamzat Chimaev facing off against former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker.
During a recent episode of his podcast, Rogan discussed how this fight is anticipated to be intense. He highlighted Whittaker’s formidable stature and reputation as a powerhouse in the middleweight division.
Rogan believes that this fight will serve as a significant test for Chimaev, given Whittaker’s credentials. Unlike Chimaev’s last fight against Kamaru Usman, where Usman stepped in last minute, Whittaker will have had ample time to prepare.
Rogan said, “This one, Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev in Saudi Arabia. That one is gonna be f*ckin’ wild. That’s a wild one. That is a wild fight. Whittaker vs. Khamzat is legit. That’s a real fight. That’s a real fight for Khamzat, because Whittaker’s a big dude, he’s a big, beefy (middleweight), former champion. That’s a real 185er, as opposed to — they gave him Kamaru Usman and Kamaru didn’t have a chance to prepare for that.”
This fight is crucial for Chimaev as it gives him a chance to silence doubters and prove himself as a top contender in the middleweight division. Despite skeptics questioning his abilities, facing Whittaker provides Chimaev with the perfect opportunity to prove them all wrong.
Mark your calendars for June 22, as the fight between Chimaev and Whittaker is shaping up to be an electrifying event that UFC fans won’t want to overlook.
