Khamzat Chimaev Calls His Shot: Whittaker "Already Beaten"
Okay, so Khamzat Chimaev is on a roll. Dude's basically a wrecking ball in the UFC, and he's not slowing down anytime soon. But now he's calling out Robert Whittaker, and you know what? He's not holding back!
Chimaev, who's fresh off his dominant win over Kevin Holland, believes that a matchup with Whittaker is a done deal. He's claiming Whittaker is already "beaten" after his recent loss to Israel Adesanya, and he's ready to put him away in the octagon.
"Whittaker is already beaten. He's not the same fighter," Chimaev said. "I'm going to smash him. I'm going to finish him."
Now, I know what you're thinking - bold claim, right? But Chimaev has a point, kinda. Whittaker, a former middleweight champion, has been struggling to find his footing since losing his belt to Adesanya. His last fight against Adesanya was a tough one, and his confidence may be a bit shaken.
But let's not get ahead of ourselves here. Whittaker's still a top contender, and he's not going to roll over for Chimaev. This fight, if it happens, would be a real banger!
"I'm coming for the belt," Chimaev declared. "I'm going to beat everyone and become the champion."
Whoa there, cowboy! Let's not forget the other contenders out there. Paulo Costa, Jared Cannonier, and Alex Pereira are all chomping at the bit for a shot at the title. But Chimaev is making his presence known, and he's not afraid to take on any challenge.
So, what's next for Chimaev? Will he get his wish and face Whittaker? Honestly, the UFC would be crazy not to give him that fight. It's a dream matchup for the fans, and it has the potential to be an absolute explosion in the octagon.
We'll just have to wait and see what the UFC decides. But one thing's for sure, Khamzat Chimaev is here to stay, and he's coming for the throne!