A massive UFC Fight Night card between Robert Whittaker and Khazmat Chimaev is scheduled at 3 PM EST in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on June 22nd. This will be a career-defining fight for both fighters, who are equally motivated to reach the summit of the Middleweight division. Here are your expert picks and predictions for this month’s can’t-miss fight card.
Robert Whittaker vs Khamzat Chimaev Fight Card
| Weight Class | Fighter | Fighter |
| Middleweight | Robert Whittaker | Khamzat Chimaev |
| Heavyweight | Sergei Pavlovich | Alexander Volkov |
| Light Heavyweight | Johnny Walker | Volkan Oezdemir |
| Welterweight | Kelvin Gastelum | Daniel Rodriguez |
| Middleweight | Shara Magomedov | Joilton Lutterbach |
| Featherweight | Muhammad Naimov | Melsik Baghdasaryan |
What are the Odds for Rob vs Khamzat?
The odds favor Khamzat Chimaev to take the next step towards a title shot with a victory over Robert Whittaker. Chimaev is coming in as a -209 favorite, with Whittaker returning with tantalizing +166 odds available for his victory. You can make your free UFC predictions at Sportzino, as the UFC odds are available to make your predictions right now.
Robert Whittaker vs Khamzat Chimaev Predictions
Robert Whittaker: +166
Robert Whittaker is entering the twilight of his career, but a massive win over Paulo Costa earlier this year has him dead set on regaining his Middleweight throne. The former Middleweight Champion has been unable to string consecutive wins together, alternating wins and losses since 2021. All three of his losses in the last decade came to Middleweight Champions, as the New Zealand-born fighter only loses to the best of the division.
Whittaker relies on solid, powerful strikes to tilt the scales in his favor, as his power is rarely seen in a division like Middleweight. He can land accurate punches, and it is evident he is usually the smarter man in the octagon. Whittaker can use his fighting IQ to give even the best fighter in the world problems, which is a massive step up in competition for Chimaev. If Whittaker can keep this fight upright, he will be in a fantastic position to get back into the Middleweight title picture.
Khamzat Chimaev: -209
Khamzat Chimaev stormed into the UFC, winning three fights in the span of two months in 2020, all in dominating fashion. He hasn’t looked back, winning all seven of his UFC appearances, with five finishes in that span. Most recently, he edged out Kamaru Usman in a three-round affair, using his massive frame to dictate the fight’s pace. Wins over Usman, Gilbert Burns, and Kevin Holland ensure that Whittaker isn’t too big a step up in competition. However, the UAE fighter still has plenty to prove before he gets handed a title opportunity.
Chimaev can strike when needed but relies on relentless wrestling to succeed. Chimaev cuts more weight than most fighters, allowing him to appear like the bigger man in the octagon. Now that he has returned to Middleweight and is fighting a man who has spent more than a decade in this division, his wrestling merit will be tested. If Chimaev could control the fight by getting it to the ground, it could end quickly. The Russian-born fighter follows in the footsteps of many outstanding Russian fighters before him, and once he gets his opponent to the mat, it is usually the end of the fight. He can ground and pound until the referee steps in or hunt for the submission on the mat. Either way, Chimaev is one of the most dominant fighters the UFC has ever seen on the ground.
Where to Watch Robert Whittaker vs Khamzat Chimaev at UFC on ABC 6?
The Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev fight can be watched on ABC and ESPN+. For the big UFC event, you can make your free UFC predictions on Sportzino.
