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UFC: Khamzat Chimaev had an awkward exchange with an Aussie reporter, interrupting Rob Whittaker.

'It will be a bad morning for you guys' | 01:07NSW premier Chris Minns has offered to shift Sydney’s impending UFC summer blockbuster to an outdoor stadium capable of hosting 50,000 fans – convinced superstars Alexander Volkanovski and Robert Whittaker are a chance of appearing together if “all moons align” this Sunday.

Order Now with Main Event on Kayo Sports. Main Event on Kayo Sports and Foxtel is the exclusive home of UFC Pay-Per-View.Only last week, it was announced UFC 312 will take place at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena on Sunday, February 9.

Already, Volkanovski has suggested he is getting the winner of that bout, with the only issue being when and where. Elsewhere at UFC 308, Whittaker is also fighting a world title eliminator against undefeated UFC bogeyman Khamzat Chimaev – with the winner hopeful of leapfrogging America’s Sean Strickland into the No.1 middleweight contender spot.

Asked about the chances of a unique Australian double, the premier continued: “I’m hoping we have both Rob and Volk in Sydney.

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