UFC: Robert Whittaker couldn't help but laugh after he was asked some odd questions by the Russian media ahead of UFC 308.
As for Whittaker, the 33-year-old won both of his fights this year in the 185-pound division including a last minute match-up - after Chimaev’s withdrawal - with Ikram Aliskerov who he knocked out in less than two minutes.
“It was good. It just gave me more time to perfect the work I was putting in for him, and honestly, he’s put himself at a disadvantage because I’m a camp better. I’m a fight better and it’s scary. I think would have beat him last fight, so...”Volk believes Ilia's wild UFC 308 pledge | 01:11Main Event on Kayo Sports and Foxtel is the exclusive home of UFC Pay-Per-View.UFC 308 takes place on Sunday 27 October Australian time at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
The UFC featherweight title is also on the line in Abu Dhabi with undefeated Georgian Ilia Topuria looking to hang on to his belt by discarding Max Holloway. “I want the accolades; I want records,” Holloway said. “Everybody keeps , ‘Who’s the best featherweight champion of all time?’ It has to be Jose Aldo. He has all the stats… How do you go against stats? He has what, title defenses? I have three. I would love to get more.
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