Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev are set to face off in a title eliminator bout at UFC on ABC 6 on June 22. Whittaker is the underdog with odds at +135, while Chimaev is favored at -155. The winner will become the No. 1 middleweight title contender, according to Dana White. Whittaker has expressed surprise and confidence in his chances against Chimaev, with experts like Joe Rogan and Michael Bisping weighing in on the matchup.
Robert Whittaker wants to “see how big the hype is” against Khamzat Chimaev: “I’m gonna go in there with the speed advantage and striking advantage. [Khamzat] can force the wrestling on people, and I think it’s going to be a little harder to force the wrestling on me. [Khamzat]… https://t.co/usPGbe9R9O
Michael Bisping says Khamzat Chimaev should be 'automatically' concerned about Robert Whittaker matchup https://t.co/ILWTo3cFif
Michael Bisping gives his two cents on the Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev super fight in Saudi Arabia. 🧐 #UFC #MMA https://t.co/4S9zd4X3pN
Joe Rogan has his say on the Robert Whittaker vs Khamzat Chimaev...👀 https://t.co/pPomCgAjf4
Michael Bisping says that Khamzat Chimaev’s corner has “got to be concerned” for his first 5-round fight against Robert Whittaker: “One thing Robert Whittaker’s not going to do is run out of gas. The obvious thing is Khamzat always gasses. 5 rounds against somebody like Robert… https://t.co/snwC9nFi7B
Joe Rogan: Robert Whittaker 'a real fight' for Khamzat Chimaev #UFCSaudiArabia https://t.co/kA7ZRaOUeF
Joe Rogan says that Robert Whittaker will be a “real fight” for Khamzat Chimaev “[Whittaker] is a real 185er, as opposed to… they gave him Kamaru Usman. Kamaru didn’t have a chance to prepare for that. [Kamaru] was winning in the 3rd round. If that was a 5 round fight who… https://t.co/xoN2Vzurhn
UFC legend says Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev took away Sean Strickland's title contention 🙄 Full details here: https://t.co/tWwvJydxmj https://t.co/7pQjr6lRaS
#UFC undefeated Middleweight Khamzat Chimaev enters fight camp against Robert Whittaker Massive 👀💪🏼 #UFCSaudiArabia Betting Odds: https://t.co/ojnErtaT56 #KhamzatChimaev #UFC https://t.co/bRmriNm024
Khamzat Chimaev heavily favored to beat Robert Whittaker in #UFCSaudiArabia main event Full story: https://t.co/dGV1RtLPyZ https://t.co/uFijh2Utve
Khamzat Chimaev heavily favored to beat Robert Whittaker in UFC Saudi Arabia main event https://t.co/fk8Aoy54GE
#UFCSaudiArabia odds: Khamzat Chimaev opens up as betting favorite over Robert Whittaker https://t.co/Gsyj70doqq
Robert Whittaker expects to create history with 'villain' Khamzat Chimaev in Saudi Arabia 🐺👊 #UFC #UFCSaudiArabia #MMA https://t.co/xuRzpJRX6z
#UFCSaudiArabia odds: Khamzat Chimaev opens as betting favorite over Robert Whittaker https://t.co/ojnErtaT56
'This is my path to the title': Robert Whittaker talks Chimaev showdown | https://t.co/v9boDhAvo0 https://t.co/QThFtNYDo5
Robert Whittaker shares his honest reaction to Khamzat Chimaev fight announcement. Full details here: https://t.co/h1gy24Vgk8 https://t.co/GjxVcWlshX
Robert Whittaker likes his chances of giving Khamzat Chimaev his first loss at #UFCSaudiArabia Full story: https://t.co/6tC9nAjsss https://t.co/8UZGQbd9JW
Whittaker: Chimaev Fight ‘Came Out Of Nowhere’ https://t.co/bbGV4oBwyF
Robert Whittaker reacts to Khamzat Chimaev fight at UFC Saudi Arabia: ‘It’s a bit of a shock’ https://t.co/CuEFS7fuTE
Take my💵💵💵 💲💲💲 Robert Whittaker vs Khamzat Chimaev title eliminator bout to headline UFC on ABC 6 on June 22 https://t.co/YYBnMEb81z
The winner of Whittaker-Chimaev at #UFCSaudiArabia will be the No. 1 middleweight title contender, Dana White said Wednesday. Who would you want to see get a title shot? 🏆 https://t.co/Ey4DUq3ZUv
Courtesy of BetOnline @BetOnline_ag, Current Whittaker/Chimaev line and DDP lines against both fighters: Robert Whittaker +135 Khamzat Chimaev -155 Dricus Du Plessis +170 Khamzat Chimaev -200 Dricus Du Plessis -250 Robert… https://t.co/QMeuUmltnB