Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker is set to face undefeated contender Khamzat Chimaev in the main event of a UFC Fight Night in Saudi Arabia on June 22, with Whittaker determined to return to the competitive arena once more.

By the Numbers
  • Whittaker is currently ranked number three in the middleweight division.
  • Chimaev holds an unbeaten record of 13-0.
State of Play
  • Whittaker aims to secure another shot at the middleweight title he once held.
  • Chimaev, coming off a win over Paulo Costa, is headlining for the first time in his Octagon career.
  • The event will also feature Sergei Pavlovich vs. Alexander Volkov and Kelvin Gastelum vs. Daniel Rodriguez.
Bottom Line

Robert Whittaker's upcoming bout against Khamzat Chimaev sets the stage for an exciting clash between the former champion and the rising star, promising a compelling showdown in the Middle East.