Robert Whittaker: Beating Khamzat Chimaev "I get a title shot. There's no other possibilities"

Robert Whittaker speaks to Submission Radio about the Khamzat Chimaev fight in Saudi Arabia.
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0:00 Intro
0:45 Easter
2:10 UFC fantasy match-ups video
3:09 How the Khamzat fight came about
5:06 why it's upsetting to a degree
6:10 Why this fight
7:08 If the title shot is definitely next
8:40 If this is better than fighting at Perth
9:45 Activity being a key
11:17 Why he doesn't want to get in the cage after DDP/Israel
12:35 DDP vs. Israel
13:34 Who wins and who he wants for the belt
15:19 Messages from our friends
18:59 This being a real test for Khamzat at 185
20:11 Khamzat's cardio in a five-round fight
22:13 What Khamzat's gameplan might be
23:40 giving Khamzat his first loss
24:46 Prediction
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EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ nordvpn.com/submission Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! www.manscaped.com/ *20% OFF DISCOUNT CODE: SUBMISSION* 0:00 Intro 0:45 Easter 2:10 UFC fantasy match-ups video 3:09 How the Khamzat fight came about 5:06 why it's upsetting to a degree 6:10 Why this fight 7:08 If the title shot is definitely next 8:40 If this is better than fighting at Perth 9:45 Activity being a key 11:17 Why he doesn't want to get in the cage after DDP/Israel 12:35 DDP vs. Israel 13:34 Who wins and who he wants for the belt 15:19 Messages from our friends 18:59 This being a real test for Khamzat at 185 20:11 Khamzat's cardio in a five-round fight 22:13 What Khamzat's gameplan might be 23:40 giving Khamzat his first loss 24:46 Prediction

[@seizonsha]

Strickland beat DPP and was robbed. Seems the UFC all hate him. Izzy coming of a loss gets a title fight and the champ who was robbed gets forgotten.

[@coffeetalk924]

Rob's still calling him "Hazmat" lol

[@princeboncampbell]

new mythical fighter incoming: Hazmat "Chernobyl" Chimaev

[@theshapetv9203]

😂😂😂

[@94Harrymitchell]

Hazardous materials Chimaev - most radioactive fighter in history

[@mikemichaels2914]

Yes I think he tuk Ze Jab n his immune system shot

[@drunkpaulocosta9301]

​@@mikemichaels2914 you mean like every single current UFC champion did? You fkn RTArd

[@drunkpaulocosta9301]

​@@mikemichaels2914 magin being you haga

[@Last_Chance.]

Lol probably so ​@@mikemichaels2914

[@adesanyasnipple5338]

Every time he calls him Hazmat it tickles me

[@jordansaenz3]

Hazmat is funny af 😂

[@nielssrensen4967]

No.. not really, a bit stupid actually..

[@jordansaenz3]

@@nielssrensen4967 awww I’m sorry

[@lukeking7487]

Robs resume is already absolutely crazy and if he adds names like khamzat, Strickland and another belt to that he will go down as a true legend. Already a future hall of famer!

[@davo1976]

Facts

[@Lebronluver321]

Fr true fighter’s fighter man one of the few in this sport cut like him left. Ridiculous resume really wanna see him vs DDP again great matchup fan of both. Rob had an ankle injury according to sources I still favor ddp bc he is durable but rematch would be a lot closer

[@Obiodum_]

Interesting. Adesanya has beaten the exact same people and even better when you include Pereira but you people will sht all over his resume. Just goes to show it's all jealousy and hatred.

[@234i9]

​@Obiodum_ izzy ran away from Yoel and barely scraped a point win. Rob fought him head on and beat him in two wars. Bit different. Rob also beat Till, Souza and Hall. Also noone shits on izzys record lol, what a made up point. They shit on how he fights because he fights safe vs alot of difficult opponents. Plus he's mega cringe. Everyone always say he's a great fighter but he's so damn douchy.

[@jamesgordon177]

Izzy jacked his dog off and hides from Sean Strickland. U black dudes love sucking ur other black dudes nuts. After he jerks of dogs ofc. ​@@Obiodum_

[@sohambubka05]

Let's go Bobby, put that hazmat suit on and handle business 👊

[@magicmike97m]

What a legend, Robert. On his way to the belt again. Doesn't talk too much, lets his fighting do the talking,but knows whats up. Thats a champion right there, doesn't duck anyone, we are blessed to have enjoyed his fights.

[@mmamultiverse75]

Bruh, is Rob trolling, or has nobody corrected him😂

[@GrowingDownUnder]

He heard other fighters pronounce it as hazmat... but it's pronounces hamzat...close enough

[@besmart2350]

Hazmat should be happy at least he’s not called kumshot by Rob

[@Iamradthad]

i have never heard anyone correct him in any interview or podcast😂

[@besmart2350]

@@Iamradthad because they don’t like Muslims that’s why. They believe in Christianity and are correct. Jesus will prevail

[@jryan6013]

Hazmat and Driscus!! Comedic gold

[@langtryvlogme]

Dickus 😭

[@chriskennedy7534]

Rob the Reaper Has to be the nicest, most honest, guys in the fight world for ages. Love Bobby Knuckles

[@BlinkrBanana]

Bro on the left needs a glass of water 😂 them lips are chapped

[@DanaBlackBlumpkins]

Lmao 🤣🤣🤣

[@langtryvlogme]

Dude game discovered lip balm 😭 Dem lips looking crusty ASF 💀

[@vintagezeevan1908]

Weed factor weed factor

[@FightSportTalk]

Really looking forward to this fight, Robert has one of the most stacked resumes of all time when it comes to taking on all comers, and fighting hype trains at their peak. Legend!

[@Xavier0458]

Crazy how slow that cut is healing

[@NoSc0pe78yearsago]

Chito was 75% healed up in one week yet his fight took place much later

[@ayraikage8983]

Only 3 weeks left. Can't wait man. Rob is th man

[@Teslashock824]

Robs such a legend. Fought and beat so many killers. I love Khamzat too but cannot root against Rob.

[@dazmanoz2053]

The level of disrespect if Izzy headlines Australia again, no one in Australia likes Izzy especially what he said about Rob. Izzy doesn't deserve a title shot, let an Australian headline Perth.

[@everestjumper1]

volk

[@TheMindReader69]

Yeah but they have to consider ppv's too. Izzy sells more ppv's than Rob.

[@Mr-E.]

@@TheMindReader69 Yep, Izzy will have more PPV pull in Australia even though Rob could fill the stadium to capacity too since Australia would back their own and be hyped to have a UFC event since it is not as frequent over there.

[@TheMindReader69]

@@Mr-E. exactly

[@xavierb9061]

Koed him in australia for belt..headline whenever he wants

[@Swan__fit]

Let’s go Rob!!!!

[@emanuelsmith1590]

This fight makes me sad because Bobby knuckles is my favorite fighter in and out of the cage but I’m truly obsessed with Khamzat. I’d hate to see Bobby lose but would love to see khamzat keep winning. Sheesh!

[@Niko-us5wu]

well look whos back, been a while since you guys did a pod. why so much less than other years?

[@arkark576]

Might need to make some money?

[@alextaylor6793]

Wish you guys would of asked rob about staying active and your ability to take a shot and want to come back stronger and take their head off. The difference between the dricus fight and paulo were miles apart.

[@Uglier.]

Whittaker might as well just be a commentator and personality now 😂

[@junipersnow1]

We lost Roberts focus with those 4 min of ads.... I thought u add them later. Good to see Whittaker hungry, this is a big fight with a win.

[@magicmike97m]

He looks as hungry as ever. I think its only a matter of time before he gets the belt back.

[@alsirj7099]

Robert and khamzat are top lads.

[@johnboylan3832]

Hazmat.

[@IsenathiDyantyi]

My number 4 UFC best fighter in the World 🗺🙏🏿🇦🇺

[@shoxggz645]

Hazmat the “suit” Chimaev

[@bebellshasha1838]

All the best khamzat chimaev for this fight

[@fredricb190]

Rob MUST have been corrected by someone at this point for saying hazmat. I think hes doing it on purpose lol

[@Last_Chance.]

Its going to be tough but I truly hope Roberto beats kumzit

[@NoSc0pe78yearsago]

Damn Roberto? I didnt know Whittaker was Mexican

[@walkwithlenin3798]

Rob rocks.

[@chestfullosixes5808]

This fight is so soggy Sayo. Win loose or draw... complete CHAOS and the absolute fight of the year after Costa v Rob. Rob is such an idol for the UFC his star power is underrated.

[@rayhanatalferdaws7363]

All the best to Hamzat Chimaev in his fight against Hubert and defeating him

[@Ar1AnX1x]

bro was talking about the coffee coarsing through his veins like it was heroin and having a bit of euphoric moment

[@noahaugust1908]

R-Doub is a classy warrior, very refreshing the hear clear concise logic from a stone cold head hunter. Hype train dismantled!

[@bradleyhasse5220]

To SR yall should get khamzat on too

[@crazypato3752]

To SR?

[@bradleyhasse5220]

@@crazypato3752 submission radio

[@Ar1AnX1x]

Hazmat "Suit" Chimev, Driscus Duplessity, Strick Seanland and of course Isrel "Desonaya" Adelasagna

[@9tailskyle]

Is it normal to eat chocolate egg? On Easter? I’ve never heard of that and these guys are acting like he did something weird

[@naturoidz2714]

Funny how Bobby calls him Hazmat 😂😂😂

[@Jameslfgsmith]

Hate to break it to Rob but that “title shot” is only for Khamzat 😂

[@user-ki4ic7ry9f]

Is he calling him Hazmat on purpose LMAO

[@jordantheuser]

Hazmat vs Robot who wins

[@redwanlak753]

Is going to be a great fight

[@tigercrush2253]

I think Sean has made a big mistake not necessarily by sitting out but by complaining and issuing ultimatums. Dana is pretty quick to turn on fighters who think they can run the show, especially if they're a middling cash draw. I doubt we see him in title contention without a very hard fight or two.

[@stylez3051]

Khamzat ❌️ hazmat ✅️

[@detroitmachine1731]

like both guys i would rather have seen khamzat fight strickland than rob

[@warrenroach3026]

Always my main fighter in the UFC is The Reaper ,

[@TheHarrip]

If kacper didnt blink id truly think his stream had frozen.😂

[@Undefeated0-0]

Israel, rob and now Khamzat are my favorite middleweights, sucks when they gotta knock eachother out😂

[@elchappo1320]

How does robert get a title shot after beating a can aka khamzat?

[@EkiEki-er7hw]

Inside the Octagon, KChimaev is The Big Anaconda and his opponent is The Poor Rat. it's just The Big Anaconda Feeding Show. It's the Fact. I cant wait to see that Big Anaconda playing with his meal more and more.😊😊

[@husseinisuhiyiniabukari5760]

Uncle Chael infesting everyone with fighter name mispronounciation. HAZMAT ??? lol😂

[@user-ok6ov1st6w]

Did he say Hazmat Chimaev?

[@christelleblackie]

Can someone please tell The Reaper, it is HAMZAT not HAZMAT 😂

[@joshuadelacruz6617]

Whittaker called ddp Dr-eye-cus before their fight. Now he's calling khamzat, Hazmat. That seems like bad Ju ju. I'm still rooting for Bobby.

[@OnAeeir]

he also calls kelvin kevin hes just bad with names

[@bradleyhasse5220]

It would take at least 15K for me to go in ring with that dude and get knocked out in 9 seconds

[@Aston3422]

Hazmat

[@iiwinteriscomingii3339]

GL fighting HAZMAT

[@riley-6324]

Australia doesn’t want Izzy headlining in Australia

[@Obiodum_]

Translation: "We don't want that 👨🏿 headlining in Australia."

[@JacobMcDonald27]

Hazmat lol

[@Hlbkomer]

Please come up with some new questions. Love you guys but it's so frustrating listening to your same old long winded leading questions that you keep repeating over and over again. Rob is such an interesting character. Family man, killer in the octagon, gamer at home. Has his own podcast. How about you do some preparations for the interview? There are so many interesting things to talk about. But instead we get "what do you think Hazmat thinks" or "are you gonna knock him out" questions. This is number one bullshit.

[@ZedianB]

Why does he keep calling him Hazmat?

[@billburnsbrown9798]

dudes making your guest wait while you do ad reads is a bad vibe you should pre-record them.

[@SubmissionRadio]

We do

[@armandotext]

​@@SubmissionRadioforgive him. He doesn't know 😂😂😂

[@billburnsbrown9798]

​@@SubmissionRadioAh good boys! your editing is actually so good I didn't even realise because I was listening as opposed to watching. respect 🎉

[@billburnsbrown9798]

​@@armandotextindeed, I did not know 😔

[@magicmike97m]

Still, the interviewers kinda lost him there. Bobby was glowing beforehand, talking and thinking about getting his belt back and that feminine looking guy on the left starts talking to him about testicular cancer 😂 There is a blunt difference on Bobby's face before and after he is interrupted for the ad.

[@wardevil91]

What if francis really got poisoned and rob is next?

[@dtruth5769]

USMAN AND WITTAKER ARE BOTH 6FT TALL. DIFFERENCE IS USMAN HAD WRESTLING PEDIGREE TO HOLD KHAMZAT OFF. ROB DOESNT.

[@rwgoodfellow3515]

There's a reason Usman fights at 170

[@JonathanGonzalez-jz4td]

@@rwgoodfellow3515 exactly , he was able to stuff yoels takedown I’m sure he’ll manage

[@jetts18111]

@@JonathanGonzalez-jz4td yoel is not know to wrestle

[@jetts18111]

@@rwgoodfellow3515 rob is not bigger than usman, usman is much stronger with a better TDD, rob is going for a ride

[@rwgoodfellow3515]

@jetts18111 what do you mean Usman is stronger? That never crossed my mind. A guy who walks around at a lighter weight and can't train his legs hard is stronger?

[@msizinkosi3481]

Honestly Khamzat beats Rob, Khamzats relentless takedowns and wrestling will edge him the decision.

[@bebellshasha1838]

You loose Robert I think khmazat knockout or szmition

[@bebellshasha1838]

Khamzat will win this fight because. Khamzat want to kill everybody

[@AndrewJerkins]

Kacper I am dead serious, you need to do something about your lips they look so distracting. It's comically bad and I promise this is not me being rude.

[@tommyq374]

Rob should fight boring and just give up the first 2 rounds, he's definitely gonna be too much for khamzat in rounds 3,4 and 5 Just avoid him for 2 rounds and pop shot then turn it on in the later rounds, clear route to victory

[@omereren53]

Hazmat 😆

[@ricktheruler1665]

I’d rather watch khamzat vs cannonier

[@ppcbernier9945]

Nah. Crybaby Strickland can fight Canonier in December 😂😂😂

[@shortscut7614]

Cannonier has 0 ground game. Whittaker will be a better matchup

[@snuffcarl]

We would prob learn nothing. Cannonier can knockout anyone straight off the bat and kham could 100% totally wrestlefuck him. I want all 5 rounds to see what Khamzat is made of

[@Obiodum_]

​@@ppcbernier9945He'll duck Cannonier because he knows Jared will be extra aggressive after all the bs people tried to do to discredit him win over Strickland.

[@ppcbernier9945]

@snuffcarl u want all 5 rounds to be able to judge khamzats skill? U didn't watch any of his 13 pro fights? U didn't watch HOF Burns or HOF and WW GOAT Usman take Ls vs Khamzat? U didn't pay attention to the war Gilbert was put through, to the point that he could barely stand in the 3rd? U didn't watch the Aliskerov fight? U didn't see Usman get taken down 4 times in 1 fight and recieve his first career 10-8? You casuals are just embarrassing yourselves at this point. Tf outta here u casual.

[@ikevalentine4085]

Rob will beat Khamza but he won't get the shot because Izzy will beat Dp. No one wants to see Izzy and Rob fight again

[@OnAeeir]

there 1 - 1 and if they put it in aus or nz lots of people will watch

[@connormarion8070]

@@OnAeeirclearly lost that 2nd fight casual 💀

[@OnAeeir]

​@@connormarion8070 obvious troll fail brah try again tho

[@Obiodum_]

@@OnAeeir Wtf are you talking about. Adesanya has beaten Whittaker twice. It's hilarious how you embarrassments try to push your narrative as truth.

[@OnAeeir]

@@Obiodum_ shout out to the puppy here wjho also thinks jones beat reyes u dont know the sport i get it stay out the convo

[@Ozfreerider2504]

HAZMAT

[@TribalJord]

I'm 4 minutes I.. I hope these fellas finally correct him saying hazmat hHahahahahaha ffs rob

[@ikhan2181]

Rob trying to play mind games with Khamzat calling him hazmat. Even though before the fight was booked he would say his name correctly 🤣 this is going to be a fun fight 👊 InshaAllah 14-0 ☝️

[@dunyalardunyasi282]

Amin

[@Solenbajsar]

khamzat round 1 submission his wrestling is the best in the ufc

[@alcottdevalte7440]

Thought Whittaker was going to fight Khamzat. Who is Hazmat? Surprised that the UFC has given Whittaker a new upcoming fighter...

[@LJmate_]

Hilarious mate

[@ElephantJackson]

Rob will be great in the booth someday 💯

[@arkark576]

Hazbeenmat

[@jfrrjb7063]

He is not Kazmat stop saying his name wrong dude)) i thought Robert is not really that guy i thought he is more careful with those stuff

[@truth-teller1234]

Mispronouncing a name from a completely different language and part of the world? It's not that big of a deal. I'm sure he didn't mind being called Hobert Whittaker

[@rayhanatalferdaws7363]

He uses to pronounce his name incorrectly

[@khillsy4489]

Rob calls him HAZMAT. Hazardous and Toxic Material. 😂😂😂

[@KingTerzi]

Khamzat fought Kevin holland in a five round fight and ended him inside 3 minutes. Nice try though guys

[@ghagzor]

That isnt fighting a 5 round fight then genius

[@thatt-shirtguy9669]

@@ghagzorlil bro compared kevin holland to bobby knuckles as if making a statement.

[@Mr-E.]

@Fifteen-qf8if Rob has better take down defense which matters more than Kevin's jiu-jitsu in my opinion. Also I think Rob is way more skilled compared to Kevin.

[@xavierb9061]

Ddp held him down..no way he survives 3 takedowns

[@snuffcarl]

​@Fifteen-qf8ifhe has 5% of robs grit

[@MR-AK]

For someone beaten twice bt Izzy and once by DDP, he sure has a lot of hope on this chances to beat them lol

[@ralphmadrid6982]

Lmaoo Whittaker it's KHAMZAT not HAZMAT...😅😅😅

[@backbone93]

chael calls him hasmet xD

[@mikemichaels2914]

Not afta ze Boooost

[@ralphmadrid6982]

​@@backbone93😂😂😂

[@user-fj7mz4dg5p]

So Whitaker beat in his last fight thinks he deserves a title shot after he “beats” khamzat 😂😂none of the 2 of you jokers should be anywhere near a belt

[@shanerobinson8905]

Whittaker won his last fight?

[@shanerobinson8905]

He won his last fight?

[@theviolentone]

K.H.AM.Z.A.T...NOT HAZMAT takerwhit bertro

[@denisenoles3159]

Is he trolling saying Hazmat? I like Rob, but come on now.

[@rayhanatalferdaws7363]

He uses to pronounce his name incorrectly

[@mikemichaels2914]

Kacper y ur lipz sooo Hazmat out lol.. lay off da crak dude

[@drunkpaulocosta9301]

We don't have crack in Australia thats literally only an American issue. We do coke because we're earn a living wage even working at maccas.

[@ciscoperez6879]

Would be hilarious if he gets the title shot by beating Paulo Costa & Khamzat . Costa being insanely inactive & overrated & Khamzat not having one top 15 MW win . I’m guessing they make Rob fight someone else if he wins , ufc doesn’t want to see Rob as champ again

[@Damblan]

ufc likes a story and with Robs multiple runs at the belt if he got up again thats a great story of determination and not giving up on your dreams

[@Obiodum_]

The fans won't have an issue with it because they're on Whittaker's 🥜

[@derbinich7095]

U aint beating him buddy. U got taken down by DDP like a little boy imagine what the muslim gonna do to u Rob hehehe

[@feesos7280]

Hazmat

[@bertof2954]

Hazmat