Khamzat Chimaev will return to the octagon in the co-main of UFC 308 this weekend. This will be against Robert Whittaker in a 5-round bout. It is a highly-anticipated fight and it will be a fight which is key for the rest of the middleweight division. Although Khamzat Chimaev is currently not a champion or a former champion, he claims he is making more than most champions for his fights. Speaking at the UFC media day Khamzat said;
“I’m happy with the money,”
“I’m making more money than any champions. Money is not changing (me). People will be the same. I’m staying humble as I was before.”
Although Khamzat Chimaev does claim he is getting paid more than UFC champions, it can’t be proven if this is true. UFC salaries are not publicly disclosed, however, Chimaev says the layoff doesn’t impact him due to how much money he makes per fight.
Khamzat Chimaev Confident of Victory at UFC 308
Khamzat Chimaev is set for his first fight of the year against top contender Robert Whittaker at UFC 308. This fight is going to be the toughest test of his career. However, Chimaev is full of confidence that he will be able to take Robert Whittaker down at will and be able to control him to get the victory. Speaking at the UFC media day he stated;
“Who did stop my takedowns?”
“Nobody. I don’t think this guy will be different. Kamaru Usman, he’s a great champion, and he took down everyone. But, I took him down, I dominated him in the rounds, easy. What’s going to be different with Taekwondo or karate guy?”
Part of the reason why Chimaev is so confident is due to the fact he says Whittaker knows how to lose while he doesn’t.
“He knows how to lose, we don’t know, so I’m ready for victory,” Chimaev said.
If Khamzat Chimaev beats Robert Whittaker at UFC 308 it would be a statement win and could earn the undefeated fighter a title shot. Should Chimaev win, it will also boost his popularity and could also allow him to make even more money going forward.
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