Former UFC middleweight Champion Robert Whittaker and undefeated Kamzat Chimaev are set to clash in the main event in the upcoming UFC Saudi Arabia card on June 22nd. Both fighters are primed to unleash everything they have in this highly anticipated middleweight showdown. There is still time before “Borz” and Whittaker go head-to-head, but the fight is already generating heat. Chimaev’s teammate and welterweight fighter has already issued a warning to Whittaker.

As the highly anticipated UFC Saudi Arabia card nears, MMA experts and pundits are offering their insights on the main event clash between Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev. Riding high off his impressive victory over Paulo Costa, Whittaker looks to continue his winning streak. Meanwhile, the undefeated Chimaev seeks to solidify his position as a middleweight contender. Adding to the pre-fight buzz, Darren Till, Chimaev’s training partner and friend, recently shared his verdict on the matchup.

“I think Khamzat does beat him. He just has to be very careful with him, as Whittaker is such a crafty opponent. The way he mixes his strikes with his takedowns is impressive,” said Till in an Interview with TheMacLife. Furthermore, Till dissected the strengths and weakness of both fighters, offering valuable analysis for fans eager to see this clash unfold.

The 31-year-old predicted that Khamzat Chimaev could dominate and beat Robert Whittaker as early as the second round. Till later highlighted Chimaev’s devastating great and elite striking. He said, “Khamzat’s got power, man. He can really punch and kick hard, so it will be a good fight. ”

Till’s training stint with Khamzat Chimaev in Stockholm has granted him valuable firsthand knowledge of Chimaev’s strengths and weaknesses. This intel could prove crucial for Whittaker, as he prepares to face the undefeated 30-year-old in the upcoming UFC Saudi Arabia main event.

When Khamzat Chimaev invited Till to train with him

Back in 2021, after a crushing loss to Derek Brunson left Darren Till in a slump, Khamzat Chimaev saw something special in his fellow fighter. Extending a helping hand, Chimaev invited Till to train at his camp and even boosted his morale. Khamzat Chimaev said in an interaction with BT Sport in 2021, “I invited him to Stockholm, he’d be welcome. I told him, ‘I can help with the wrestling or something. We can spar. We can train'”

So, then Till decided to head to Sweden in 2022 to train with Chimaev and Alexander Gustafsson at Allstars Gym. They trained and shared updates of their sessions, which created exciting moments for their fans and themselves. Now, after a mutual agreement led to Darren Till’s release from the UFC in 2023, he is taking route to boxing. Despite these career shifts, his friendship and loyalty to Khamzat Chimaev remain strong, as evidenced by him lauding Chimaev in the interviews.

Who do you think will win between Robert Whittaker and Kamzat Chimaev? Drop your predictions in the comments below.