Joe Rogan: Robert Whittaker is a "Real Fight" for Khamzat Chimaev

Chael Sonnen talks Robert Whittaker vs Khamzat Chimaev on this episode of Beyond the Fight
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All things UFC and MMA with the undefeated Bad Guy, Chael Sonnen. UFC Champions, Jon Jones, Conor McGregor, Colby Covington, Khamzat Chimaev, the MMA hour and commentary on the latest UFC news, UFC Champions in 2022, UFC knockouts and finishes.

[@CorneliusHolden]

Don't let this man distract you from the fact that in 1998, The Undertaker threw Mankind off Hell In A Cell, and plummeted 16 ft through an announcer's table.

[@XBlack-oc6xt]

I watched that and nearly jumped out of my skin.

[@chiquita683]

Its 2024 and there's still people that believe wrestling is fake

[@kylebell466]

​@@chiquita683dog that kind of wrestling is still fake even if the stunts aren't

[@dc3565]

​@kylebell466 the commentary table was made of foam

[@johno30197]

@@kylebell466 he was on a wire the table was made of high grade foam it was all staged dawg taker already talked bout this ur new around here...right!

[@renegade8164]

Those glasses kept dropping down for a double leg but uncle cheal kept stuffing em. Still haven’t lost a single round.

[@jacoblaratio97]

On Whittaker's podcast, he said they got him to accept by telling him it's 100% a number 1 contenders fight.

[@kev30631]

I think Whittaker has a good chance. Khamzat doesn't come in and roll over elite fighters. He struggles like a normal person would. Whittaker is not human ragdoll Kevin Holland.

[@indigenouswarrior_1878]

@@kev30631 ., The difference between Holland & Whittaker, Holland got beat. Robert is going to DIVE like he did for Dricus. He is a company man, who openly admitted, the UFC has a "new-blood" agenda.

[@Nykandros]

@@kev30631 Keep telling yourself that lmao, see you on fight night

[@positivecommentguy699]

Dricus ragdolled whittaker Khamzat will destroy him

[@mushy5518]

There is no way it cant be

[@manfrommaine1194]

This fight could legit vary from less than 1 minute in the first round to an absolute banger that challenges fight of the year. I’m pumped

[@Yourmomshousemyrules]

I think Whitaker finishes Khamzat in 2 rounds. Khamzat looked absolutely horrible against Kamaru, fresh off knee surgery on 11 days notice. Rob is a way better striker than Kamaru and Kamaru beat Khamzat's ass on the feet. There's a reason Khamzat turned this fight down 3 times.

[@sethlee8796]

Yeah dude chimiav finishes him early or whittiker wins a decision IMO

[@sabjot602]

@@sethlee8796Khamzat is finishing easy. Whitaker wrestling in no where near khamzat. Ddp was destroying him on ground as rob looked helpless. Plus his striking is good but we seen him get dominated in striking too. 95% Khamzat wins

[@sethlee8796]

@@sabjot602 he was hella injured against DDP but just never told anyone so cant really rely on thst. He fought romero who is an olympic level wrestler who is waaay better than khamzat and he couldnt hold rob down plus khamzat couldnt even hold down burns.

[@andrewcain6518]

Whitaker v Strickland is one I want.

[@Xavier-000]

💯

[@erico2203]

This is the one that make sense. Rob already lost to the champ & Sean also. Would have been ideal.

[@king-stoney-jay7210]

It doesnt​ make sense if he beats khamzat. @@erico2203

[@lennyoneway]

This is suppose to be a feeder fight for Chimaev to get to the belt, Whitaker just has the chance to upset. But if he got rocked and flailed by DDP then Dana expect Chimaev to beat him in spectacular fashion to build DDP vs Chimaev.

[@pplRretards]

Strickland was robbed vs DDP should be given a immediate rematch but UFC and Dana White know DDP having the belt is the best thing for them to get Izzy back! Khamzat and Whittaker or whoever vs whoever may be named no.1 contender fight for the time being but everyone knows if izzy aggress to a DDP fight then that's who will be fighting for the belt!

[@N-fl8zi]

How does this affect your legacy? It’s been carved in stone nothing will change the fact that you are undisputed, undefeated, 49 fights, 49 finishes, 49 knockouts, 49 submissions, 49 decisions, 49 wins by death

[@theoa6118]

Damn...he fought 49 fights and racked up 147 wins 😂😂

[@bloocifer]

​@theoa6118 you better believe it. It's called Chael Math.

[@N-fl8zi]

@@theoa6118 no you idiot. He just has 49 wins by knockout, 49 wins by submission, 49 wins by decision and 49 wins by death

[@positivecommentguy699]

All in 49 different divisions

[@christophermhudson09]

Damn right your math is on point today​@@theoa6118

[@HInfluencerCollective]

"Our first fight in the Kingdom will be a fight that will air live and free on ABC and the Main Event will be former Middleweight Champion Robert Whitaker versus 13-0 undefeated Khamzat Chimaev to see who will be the number one Contender for the UFC Middleweight Championship" ^ These are the exact words from Dana in his video announcement of the fight. It may well not be in writing but your end around where Whitaker says it to camera to get the media to get Dana White to confirm or deny...doesn't Dana saying it from the jump as the hook for the entire card save you the trip?

[@Izzy-zh8ck]

if khamzat wins you cult fans gotta think of a different reason to deny him a title shot. But at the same time want colby and strickland to get infinite title shots.

[@KrisG1993]

Colby is washed, Strickland deserves an immediate rematch.

[@tightbhole420]

dont project so hard 😂

[@hellogoodbye1748]

I mean, Strickland definitely does deserve a title shot

[@groscaramelmou2583]

Wtf... Khamzat didn't won against a single true mw and his last fight was against a short notice ww AT mw. What the Fuck are you on?

[@hashvendetta7226]

You're arguing with ghosts, buddy. Nobody is saying that. And just because someone doesnt absolutely slobber all over khamzat doesn't mean they don't want to see him move up the ladder. Usually it's quite the opposite.

[@johno30197]

Yeah but tito definitely tapped though...

[@JLCsyr]

Thanks for being the person we can all laugh at for seeing how sorry someone can be to not realize when a joke has been far played out. I knew I would find one of you 💩 here. I'm leaving not disappointed.

[@Gr0und3dFlygon]

Found Tito's burner account

[@CaughtinaFlood]

@@JLCsyrsup tito. hows your ex wife's mouth treating everyone?

[@Know3ody]

​@@JLCsyrpoor old johno loves to recycle comments 🤣 blokes a fookin melt.

[@primusucks_]

Tapto

[@randompig315]

Wanna share some love to Good Guy/ Bad Guy. Uncle Chael was just what ESPN needed.

[@Know3ody]

😂 he won't last long 😂

[@billdarling7886]

Give Strickland his rematch ffs

[@KennyHrlms-ey2vy]

Yea they should scratch this fight! Whittaker V Strickland & Costa V Chimaev

[@Titan-15556]

Strickland shouldn’t need to fight anyone to get a rematch imo.

[@dean9261]

​@@Titan-15556but strickland is based and western executives are squared

[@smeff099]

​@@Titan-15556 why not?

[@enriquemendoza2700]

@@Titan-15556he actually does have to fight to get a rematch 😂

[@matlenaghan7488]

​​@@enriquemendoza2700Google what shouldn't and imo means, you'll be shocked.

[@primusucks_]

"I swear to goodness" 😂

[@justinlewis5345]

Greatest talker ever….love this man!

[@seangardiner8386]

he was made to do this

[@chancehay1064]

Those glasses are the first 7-10 round loss against the undefeated undisputed

[@FVCK-]

Hogan vs Bundy in the cage was the one I remember the most as a 6 year old WWF lover.

[@whoizits]

Please forward this message to Chael, I think it may be helpful. I have a cousin who is the lead singer in a metal band, (Deftones) hence screaming is part of the culture and approximately 10 years into his career he damaged his vocal cords but a simple surgery or maybe it wasn't simple not quite sure but after the process was complete, he sings even better than before and that's a fact. I bring this up because it is apparent that you may be struggling with a similar issue. If I'm wrong please don't be offended because either way, I hardly miss any content you put out but I can also say that I do miss your vocals from the past, you had a more steadiness in your voice. I hope that you receive this message the way that's intended, and that is with the upmost respect.

[@marcushewett628]

Sean is #1 contender end of!!!

[@BenLawesAcoustic]

A headline - why are people surprised? Robert Whittaker is not scared of fighting people, look at his record.

[@berniemacdonald8026]

Devolution of the mma crowd

[@livingstoninfinity]

It is insane that even Chael Skips over Strickland like he is not there sitting at #1 contender right after Him and DDp had a all out battle where Many feel Sean won...What the hell is going on with the UFC...are these people taking crazy pills?

[@Acesnickvlc]

They want money.

[@linds6609]

Boring fighter and no draw. He literally jabs and checks kicks till the last 30seconds of every fight then decides to fight. No body wants to see that. He should go try make money boxing

[@tommylarnefeldt7671]

Dont miss that Rogan are very excited about Chimaev

[@rayhanatalferdaws7363]

You mean excited to fight him?

[@Izzy-zh8ck]

The same people who say Rob beat khamzat easily will call him washed if he loses after the fight. They have done it to everyone else.

[@chiquita683]

UFC is trying to give Chimaev a easy run to the title with old and/or injured fighters. Problem is Chimaev still looks like trash against them even with the judges give him the fight. Rob will be Chimaevs first real test fighting someone old and past their prime but not clearly injured. Chimaev will probably lose

[@gamebredduramax71]

Rob looks slow as hell to me anymore, I think he’s looked terrible ever since that massive Izzy knockout.

[@gamebredduramax71]

@@chiquita683what about El Dorinio ?

[@Izzy-zh8ck]

@@chiquita683 I agree with this. It's clear they are confident rob would lose. I'm not saying he is chinny. I'm saying he has taken a lot of damage.

[@kev30631]

Whittaker is being under estimated. Costa should have knocked him clean out. But that didn't happen. DDP was an elite level fighter ,it wasn't that Whittaker was washed.

[@stevesutliff1004]

Chael didn't wait on line for that coffee,and he didn't pay for it.

[@maedchenausjamrock]

Dana said it IN THE MEDIA, Whittaker said it ON HIS PODCAST. Why not stop listening to news secondhand and do some research for the first time ever?

[@superduty2023]

Tito tapped

[@Fitzmaie]

Dork

[@reviewforthetube6485]

People may be shocked if rob wins but I wouldn't be. He legit has a good chance on the feet. The thing about khamzat is hes so good especially in training but when the lights are on hes not as good. Hes still better then most but he isnt the same it seems. He freezes slightly when fighting you can see him not letting his reactions happen. Like he's fighting it out of fear.

[@theywouldnthavetocensormei9231]

He's undefeated, and has only gone to a decision twice, against Usman and Burns. How is he "not that good"? He's passed every test he's been given. That doesn't mean Robert can't win, but your point loses credibility when you try to discredit Khamzat.

[@reviewforthetube6485]

@theywouldnthavetocensormei9231 it hasn't been as easy as his team made out and the things he does to his trsining partners. Most of his twam has said he hasnt showed up as well on fight night as he could. He will get beaten one of these times just wait and see. It may be this one!!

[@theywouldnthavetocensormei9231]

@@reviewforthetube6485 because fights are harder than training, you could say the same for anyone. They probably just have a really high bar for their fighter, and that kind of drive is precisely why he's an unbeaten rising contender.

[@reviewforthetube6485]

​@theywouldnthavetocensormei9231 There words were it must be the lights lol. Im saying if he doesnt get that under control and is able to come out at his best game he will be beaten. If you notice im saying hes better then everyone else its just he doesnt handle the pressure as well as some do. Thats all His main coach said we haven't seen anything yet when we get to see him on his game hes special. Even his coach can't figure out how to fix it. Because there are times he's gotten in very bad situations that he supposedly normally wouldn't. He trains with the best so yeah. Even sean said to him hes to good and he beats up everyone. Sean was telling him to chill hes that good and you know he dont usually do that lol.

[@NotUrDJ]

He's literally been battling life threatening illnesses that's why he slumps sometimes. People disregard that fact so easily

[@Izzy-zh8ck]

if strickland wanted a title shot he should of taken on one of these guys instead of crying online like his fans.

[@chiquita683]

All the time Strickand spent crying he could have already had another fight and been in active talks for the next shot at the belt this summer. Instead he's retiring

[@coomodus2592]

Some people waste/can’t handle their 15min of fame. It appears he’s one of them.

[@SweetBrazyN]

Don’t let this distract anyone from the fact Chael was cheated out of a world middleweight champion ship belt after winning 4 rounds to 1. And being cheated out of a world light heavyweight championship belt by the ref not calling the fight after Chael broke his opponent’s foot.

[@gamebredduramax71]

It was his toe and he didn’t tap so the fight goes on

[@2GENDERS_MAN_WOMEN_CRY_ABOUTIT]

Why do you copy other humans bud?

[@callanc3925]

@@gamebredduramax71 I thought tapping meant you surrender that round?

[@Titan-15556]

@@gamebredduramax71Ya but the fight should have ended after his toe got ripped off

[@gamebredduramax71]

@@Titan-15556 he didn’t need it that’s why he through it out of the ring arguing with the ref why he stopped it. If he didn’t tap he didn’t tap

[@ripdib]

If you only made 1 minute videos, you would be able to deliver the same message you deliver in 10 minutes. And im not complaining

[@TheRealBrillski]

Khamzat loses if he doesn't win in the first 7-8 minutes. Khamzat will gas out after and it's all over.

[@Matt-km3po]

Larry Cbisko v Bruno Sammartino. Old skool cage match.

[@blastfiend7478]

This fight alone is bigger than UFC 300 and 301...

[@zi326]

Conor Mc Gregor Max Holloway Dominick Cruz Stipe Miocic Israel Adesanya All deserve to be in the Hall of Fame more than Whittaker, and there is probably a few more names.

[@belalbelal4614]

Chimaev better win this fight.

[@bronco1199]

Happy Easter, Chael. I forget that you are a pro wrestling fan, like a real fan. That is why I've always wondered why you value the hype aspect of the UFC. It relates to the WWE. That's cool. I am so looking forward to 300. Best card top to bottom of my lifetime. I just hope Jamal is close to 100% for the main event. The first fight of the night is a smoker. Let's go, Cody!!! Rooting for Whitaker big time. Tough guy among tough guys is Whitaker. Am I wrong Chael? I think you agree with that 👍

[@AndrewGoldthwaite]

Gonna be a great fight!!

[@LamboAndy]

“I’m just sharing for you”

[@Izzy-zh8ck]

These colby/strickland fans going to have a different excuse for why they hate khamzat if he wins.

[@vegeta420z6]

I don't care much for Chael, but the old Rumble at the Roseland FCFF events were awesome back in the day. Alot of amateurs from back then went on to big things in the pros.

[@MartinYen942]

I dont get what Khamzat needs to do for title shot/Alex pereira

[@user-ey4rn1zf2w]

Maybe try actually beating a middleweight fighter before you get a title shot? Duh?

[@claycook7307]

Strickland got thrown out of the mix so quickly

[@Crash276]

Whittaker made it clear it as a title contenders match when he first announced it

[@cre8_ur_f8]

I know you're just trolling to get the comment numbers up & i respect the hustle but it literally came out of Dana's mouth that this fight is to see will be the "Number one contender for UFC Middleweight Championship" & Robert said it as well!

[@09allhopeisgone]

You can’t really harp on Rob falling out of fights, the injuries were life threatening and he had 3 pull outs of paulo costa and not from his side. But this is the BIGGEST highest level fight so far of 2024, possible fight of the year candidate if it goes to plan, Rob beats Borz rd 4 TKO, DDP vs Rob in Sydney end of 2024

[@BallFondler42]

Khamzat Costa is my favorite fighter

[@Damaxyz]

How much do you wanna bet Dana announced this without having any of those guys sign anything yet lmao

[@joeblackwolf17]

This man can talk about ANYTHING.. it’s an art 😂

[@krisnaneruda186]

I’d say Usman, Izzy, Stipe, Conor, and Henry Cejudo are all much bigger locks to make the HoF than Whitaker but he’s for sure a HoF nonetheless

[@linds6609]

Volk, Poirier as well as Oliveira

[@krisnaneruda186]

@@linds6609 damn hell yeah you right, and Max Holloway . But that’s it think 😅

[@linds6609]

@@krisnaneruda186 yeah sometimes I think Chael just talks for the sake of talking

[@jessesan154]

Dana White in announcement video: Whitaker vs Chimaev will be a #1 contenders match Chael: spends 9 mins talking about how this hasn’t been made a #1 contender’s match

[@Stokesx]

Whittaker and Gilbert Burns are both incredible fighters. I wouldn't call them gatekeepers but they are certainly both on the cusp of being the best in the world.

[@tylerpaulson5747]

Dana said it was a number one contenders match when he announced it… am I missing something?

[@TroyHutch]

Cage Match and Hell in a Cell, was classic WWF 😂

[@alexandercortez8823]

Uncle Chael is trying so hard to gaslight us into thinking Sean vs Dricus 2 isn't happening.

[@derbinich7095]

When the GOAT speaks you listen

[@onepercent3697]

Your right but bobby was on mighty mouse pod and said it was for number 1 contender also seen commercial sying this

[@shainedupuis2649]

I've been super pumped for EVERY Khamzat fight since seeing his debut. Say what you want about "fighting cans" but he, very obviously, stood out among the competition and I knew he was gonna go somewhere. Fast forward 3 more fights and nobody was even able to touch him. It wasn't until Burns that he actually met some opposition. Khamzat is a f*ckin animal 🐺

[@nicholasgrosskopf8906]

Chael stuffed 22 takedown attempts by his glasses in 9 mins and 43 seconds. Anytime, anywhere.

[@filasocks1]

No sponsors on this one chaely boi

[@pawelrogowski4193]

mentioning Weidman for HOF after his last fight is hilarious :D

[@Damaxyz]

I mean, after creating the legendary 1-2 Eye-poke move how can you not award him that? He literally finished the guy with that technique.

[@jaredtaylor326]

He was a killer champ, you must not know

[@pawelrogowski4193]

@@jaredtaylor326 right behind GSP right? 😅

[@user-ey4rn1zf2w]

Ok casual

[@pawelrogowski4193]

@@user-ey4rn1zf2w 🫶

[@JOHNBOYC2]

Why's Costa on your thumbnail Uncle?

[@wallychamp4550]

Uhhh what!? Adesanya, Max, Usman, Volk, just to name a few are current fighters that will go into the hall of fame

[@user-ey4rn1zf2w]

Whittaker vs Chimaev for the "Baddest Can-Crusher" belt! Wow, so awesome!

[@Kamkazi-gc5be]

How so? They fought all cans ?

[@Jaycorsano]

I don’t care I want to see Bo vs chimaev now!

[@duncan-xg9sh]

Whoa, did Chael just go a round without a 3 minute promotion? Truly the goat.

[@keithdrummond1003]

He always has product placement sitting to his left.

[@TroyHutch]

You gonna fight Jorge, Uncle Chael? Would be a good one!

[@anthonymcginnis1253]

when are you gonna talk about the weidman fight

[@easymoney7007]

Khamzat gonna do A LOT of wrestling in this match.

[@Sid00077]

Second, because Uncle Chael is always first

[@SteveMoylan]

if you aint first, you're last.

[@Jaa_morant]

Give us Nickal ve Chimaev! Ufc is know to make wanted fights happen unlike boxing so let’s goooo

[@Razear]

Rob vs Izzy or DDP is a tough sell, but if Rob can derail the Chimaev hypetrain, he'll be in a very favorable negotiating position.

[@Acesnickvlc]

The fight we all want to see is Khamzat vs DDP

[@dannyhawthorne3262]

Whittaker is the favourite. Stops him in 2/3

[@crazycasy]

Man the UFC brass hates Whittaker, it's a shame, but I think this one will backfire for them, this is a good matchup for Rob..

[@timtags]

OMG just get to the point. Talk about the Khamzat vs Whitaker fight and who you think is going to win.

[@user-ss4zi5ib7d]

Is that true @chaelsonnen ? Only you and Dana have a promoters license back to 2001? I’m going to push back there sir.

[@Dallas4131]

Costa in thumbnail???

[@tudortoderas2619]

Fortunately Dana announced it to be no. 1 contenders match.

[@julian-gen]

Basically, Dana is pulling the rug from under Strickland. They don't want him representing the company as a champion.

[@pf8860]

is this going to be 3 or 5 rounds?

[@lukeking7487]

Unless khamzat has the best fight of his life I can’t see how he beats Whittaker. Rob is big, strong, fast, a better striker, more experience and has excellent takedown defense which is very important when talking about this matchup!

[@allenknowsall3943]

This match with Robert Whittaker. Yet Hamzat shamaya he decided he was going to get on a show and start talking about Dana, and Dana got mad and said okay you want to talk crap while here's Robert Whittaker that i promise you because of him talking on that podcast and talking about Dana White promising the belt in Dana White, Dana White gave somebody else the title shot, at the belt, not khakzit, so he said something to the world now Dana said ok here's Whittaker.. I am dead serious

[@johntiller4327]

Khamzat Smashmouth can't be controlled by the UFC. He is a big problem for the UFC weather to renew his contract which is up for renewal or cut him loose. With no convincing performance in the cage they gave Khamzat Smashmouth the hardest fight in the division to final prove his weight. Because UFC as him given every opportunity in the pass. No win for Khamzat Smashmouth no contract renewal. This will go ahead. It won't be scratch.

[@D1NOnlyJonJ]

Kamaru is looking at the title like 😒

[@killekillekille1]

20 sec in, waiting for chael to call khamzat ”hazmat”.. lets see

[@rayhanatalferdaws7363]

If Chimaev beats Robert, Colby and Strickland fans will come out and say Robert is washed up 😂

[@308AlYsSa0034]

Another video where i end up starring at myself in the reflection of the black screen as the video ends and i ask myself what i just watched, if he said anything or everything or nothing at all, what the point of the video was and why i spent 10 min i cant get back when i know 10/11 vids will be fillers

[@stevencorey143]

Personally I would say that Izzy is more of a gaurantee for Hall of Fame than Whittaker lol

[@DRedFILMS]

“There is no one more certain to enter the hall of fame than Robert Whittaker” . Like bruh wtf even is this statement 😂. Are we just ignoring there was actual dominant champs like Volk and Usman

[@OnAeeir]

lmao ur actually a donut

[@j0rd0]

The winner of Whittaker Chimaev should get the honor of fighting (and losing to) Uncle Chael

[@MarvinMcMartin]

Damn it, I think he is right. Of course he is right. In which case Whittaker can fight the winner of Strickland and Hazmat on ABC in September when they go Australia again.

[@thekidsavage4511]

Wow Joe acknowledged the fight that incredible creepy uncle chael

[@michaeljordan3084]

Do a shot every time Chael pushes his glasses back up….you won’t make it to the end.

[@glazedgooch4546]

i think this is the hardest fight Chimaev could have taken. Robert is a real killer

[@glazedgooch4546]

also Whittaker won that second izzy fight if you ask me.

[@kev30631]

I think Whittaker is being under estimated. Costa is a brute force juiced gorilla and he didn't take Whittaker out.

[@rohanthukral]

Nobody more obvious than Whittekar to go on HoF? Ummm Mcgregor, Izzy, Usman, Volk might disagree.

[@MVRosie]

Tell me in what world you can beat Costa and Khamzat back to back and not get a title shot

[@jakedemers5909]

Why did he have to throw Olives into this conversation. 😢

[@TheMopangbend]

Lethal hands rejected Tito

[@toddlippin1281]

Volkanovski & Holloway in UFC HOF befpre Whittaker.

[@r3boxx]

I never understood what Chael is talking about.