Recently, the UFC has been sparkling again, with several high-profile fights sparking widespread attention and heated discussion among fans.
At the upcoming UFC Fight Night in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on June 22, a much-anticipated battle for the top middleweight contender will take place between Wolf King Chimaev and former five-star five-star brother Whitaker. Chimaev took to social media to speak out, asking the UFC to adjust the crucial fight to ten rounds instead of the regular five. Although he deleted this proposal, it showed Chimaev's strong self-confidence and determination behind it. The Wolves are unbeaten so far, especially after beating Paolo Costa, and he is even more convinced that he has what it takes to push the limits and reclaim the title. The five-star brother is eager to seize this opportunity, intending to prove himself with victory in order to challenge for the championship belt again and wash away the shame of his previous defeat.
However, Whitaker's lack of stamina in his previous matchup with Kamanu Usman has left fans in doubt. In the match where Usman replaced Costa due to an emergency, the five-star showed signs of fatigue in the third round, which raised questions about whether he could hold on for longer. Even so, the main event, which is scheduled to be five rounds, still whetted the audience's appetite, and who can have the last laugh between the Chechen wolf king and the five-star brother will be a major attraction of this event.
Meanwhile, renowned commentator Joe Rogan also gave an in-depth look at the upcoming UFC 300 main event, Alex Pereira vs. Jamaharshire, on his podcast "The Joe Rogan Experience". Rogan predicts former light heavyweight champion Hill's return from injury to challenge the belt he once waived, believing Hill has what it takes to pose a substantial threat to reigning champion Andreas Pereira. Rogan highlighted Hill's striking prowess and athleticism, reminding fans not to underestimate the likes of Grover Sieira, who has knocked down many tough opponents like Grover Sieira.
On top of that, Hill is not only aiming for a showdown with Pekra, but he also has an unexpected idea of challenging interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinole after UFC 300. Hill now weighs in at 240 pounds and claims to be physically fit enough to compete at different levels. Azinole claimed the interim heavyweight title with a stunning knockout last November, and has been looking for a unified fight with top contenders like Miocchi or Bone Jones. As the UFC's plans for the future become clearer, Aspinoule is expected to defend his title when the UFC returns to the UK later this year.
In terms of hot topics in the circle, recently UFC veteran Matt Brown publicly questioned the professionalism of Gary Brea, the nutrition consultant of UFC President Dana White. Brown lashed out at Brea on social media, arguing that its business model is nothing more than a means to use nutrition and health topics to make money. In response, Brown made it clear that he was not targeting Dana White herself, but was deeply unhappy with the misleading behavior of the public. At the age of 43, "The Immortal" Brown remains extremely competitive in the welterweight division, and he showcased his experience in the martial arts world and his unique understanding of health by finishing him with a one-round TKO last May.
It is also reported that Michael Chandler also shared with fans this week his potential plans after the hypothetical battle with Mouth Cannon Connor. If Chandler can come out on top in the rumored matchup, he'll be eager to challenge Makhachev or lightweight champion Justin Gaseki or a BMF belt holder. Although the highly anticipated McLegore showdown has not yet been officially confirmed by the UFC, Dana White's video posted on social media hints that the caption is "coming", combined with the news that the mouth cannon recently announced that the fifth drug test of the year has passed smoothly, all signs indicate that this big battle is on the line, and Chandler may finally have the opportunity to start his own night of red underwear after this showdown.