Victim of both, Whittaker predicts end of Chimaev's unbeaten run in duel with Du Plesiss

D. Du Plessis (dir) derrotou R. Whittaker no UFC 290. Foto: Reprodução/Instagram

Em preparação para protagonizar o UFC Abu Dhabi em 26 de julho, Robert Whittaker busca retornar ao caminho das vitórias para continuar a sonhar em conquistar cinturão dos médios (até 83,9kg.) a seguir. Apontado como favorito nas casas de apostas, o atleta enfrenta Reiner De Ridder em confronto crucial na divisão.

Determinado a vencer para se aproximar do trono, o australiano demonstra estar de olho na luta pelo título que ocorre em 16 de agosto: Dricus Du Plessis x Khamzat Chimaev, no UFC 319. Derrotado por ambos atletas, o veterano que possui propriedade na fala não hesitou ao ir contra o mercado de apostas e apontar favoritismo para o atual campeão.

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“Honestly, I have to say Dricus would be the favorite. I think I’m leaning towards Dricus. The whole thing can be summed up as: Chimaev will take him down. Will he finish him before he gets up? That’s the million-dollar question because if he doesn’t finish him on the ground, I think he loses,” Whittaker said during an interview with FOX Sports Australia.

K. Chimaev finalizou R. Whittaker no UFC 308. Foto: Reprodução/Instagram/UFC

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Undefeated in his career, the 'Wolf' is coming off a resounding victory over Whittaker, where he submitted the Australian in just a few minutes in the first round. After a radical change in his career, in which he began training in locations close to mountains and with new team members, the Emirati promises to reign in the division after eventually becoming champion.

Heading into his third title defense, Du Plessis remains undefeated in the UFC and has nine wins, six of which have come via the fast track. Scheduled to face Chimaev, the athlete returns to the octagon on August 16, at UFC 319.