Rumored Dana White tempted by Whittaker vs Chimaev (for UFC Perth)

[Unheralded Truth]

Yes, I know... "It doesn't mean shit that he replied" and all that. Let's get that over with and go straight to speculations here, please.

 

[Hellowhosthat]

Doubt it happens but would watch the shit out of it if it does.

 

[The_Demon_In_Me]

Khamzat shouldn't fight Whittaker without a training camp prepared for that kinda rival...

 

[Luthien]

Sounds fun !!

 

[Question]

I don't really care who Whittaker fights at this point as long as he's still able to compete on the Perth card.

 

[Luthien]

I feel like Robert is on the same level as Burns

Should be a tough and brutal fight for Khamzat who wins but doesn't look unbeatable at all which lowers his stock

(Which is why this fight is unlikely <45>)

 

[Joinho10]

FUCKING DO IT

 

[kalabula]

Yes please.

 

[markys00]

Well duh. Doesn't mean it'll happen. Wothless talk imo

 

[RoyJonesJr]

How much time does Khamzat have to prepare?

 

[RoyJonesJr]

I feel like Robert is on the same level as Burns

Should be a tough and brutal fight for Khamzat who wins but doesn't look unbeatable at all which lowers his stock

(Which is why this fight is unlikely <45>)

Nah, Gilbert is more explosive but once that gas tank empties he's done

Rob will only get better as the fight goes on

 

[liljuey]

WOLF TICKETS

 

[Doughie99]

Personally I'd be amazed if the UFC didn't have SOMEONE fight Robert Whittaker on the Perth PPV card. It's not like they go to Australia every few months....

It's a big deal, a long way away from their usual PPV events and even though the Paolo Costa fight crumbled I really expect UFC to come up with a nice alternative for Whittaker.

 

[Eric Silva 2.0]

Yes, I know... "It doesn't mean shit that he replied" and all that. Let's get that over with and go straight to speculations here, please.

Book it Dana!

 

[BEATDOWNS]

he replied with a fucking emoji



reaching much?

 

[The Big Babou]

Can anyone confirm that Costa has 100% pulled out? ie. He's not in training camp?

I'm wondering if there's gonna be a last minute change of mind from the UFC that gets Costa back onboard

 

[Question]

Personally I'd be amazed if the UFC didn't have SOMEONE fight Robert zehittsjer on the Perth PPV card. It's not like they go to Australia every few months....

It's a big deal, a long way away from their usual PPV events and even though the Paolo Costa fight crumbled I really expect UFC to come up with a nice alternative for Whittaker.

And they just booked Du Plessis against Brunson too, it looks like the UFC were really banking on Costa signing the fight.
I wouldn't usually be this bothered by it, but this card was promoted with Whittaker being on it since his bout against Costa was the first announced to be on there.
Your now having a Australian PPV homecoming card without one of the biggest stars out of that region, if not the biggest.

The only guys left are Cannonier or possibly Khamzat now according to Dana.

 

[Substance Abuse]

That's thread worthy? Yikes.

 

[Question]

Can anyone confirm that Costa has 100% pulled out? ie. He's not in training camp?

I'm wondering if there's gonna be a last minute change of mind from the UFC that gets Costa back onboard

Yup. A 100% out for the Perth card.
Before the official cancellation announcement he gave the UFC a time limit until Decemeber to find him a new contract for this fight, if not he wouldn't have enough time to train for a fight and negotiate.

Costa said he'd still be willing to fight Whittaker in March or April and sadly I think that's what they're gonna try to do.
The UFC want to send Costa out on a loss and Whittaker is the best guy they have to do that, unfortunately this is coming at the expense of Whittaker since now he's been put on the backseat along with taken off a huge Perth card until the UFC can figure out something with Costa which will take god knows how long.

 

[Cheatr Pan]

That's thread worthy? Yikes.

Do something about it