Khamzat Chimaev just proved why heโs the biggest threat to the UFC middleweight crown. Since his debut, the โBorzโ has always been one of the favorites to win the belt. Going into UFC 308, Chimaev promised domination, and thatโs exactly what he did to top middleweight Robert Whittaker.ย
The co-main event of UFC 308 saw two of the best middleweights, Whittaker and Chimaev, go toe to toe against each other. Fans expected a brutal battle, but Chimaev stunned everyone in the first round. He quickly took Robert Whittaker down and secured a choke. The submission was so tight that Whittaker tapped immediately.
Chimaev has always talked about being the best wrestler on the UFC roster and shot for a takedown in the first minute. Whitaker, who had two training camps for Chimaev and especially trained his wrestling, could do anything against the โBorzโ. It was a tragic loss that the former middleweight champion would like to forget.
KHAMZAT JUST TAPPED WHITTAKER IN THE FIRST ROUND ๐คฏ #UFC308 pic.twitter.com/a416Q8okIx
โ Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) October 26, 2024
Ahead of UFC 308, Chimaev promised he wouldnโt take five rounds to finish the fight. On the other hand, Whittaker was confident about his cardio and ready for a war. But it seemed like the Chechen warrior was right all along.
Fight fans react to Khamzat Chimaev submitting Robert Whittaker at UFC 308
Khamzat Chimaev has gone through a lot in his brief UFC career, which started in 2020. From severe health issues to battle with depression, the fighter went through all. On top of that, Chimaevโs son is scheduled to have surgery, which has had a deep impact on the fighter.ย
However, all didnโt matter tonight as Khamzat Chimaev ran through one of the toughest fighters in the division. Here are some of the best reactions.ย
Literally crushed Whittaker’s jaw. About as impressive of a win as it getsโฆ
โ Kyle Anthony’s UFC Betting (@KyleAnthonyUFC) October 26, 2024
Thatโs was fast. pic.twitter.com/821Mz5lzGG
โ HighTV (@H_T_V_) October 26, 2024
Weโve never seen someone like Khamzat.
โ ุณุงุฆุญ (@saeeh_) October 26, 2024
He dislocated Whittakerโs jaw with that holdโฆ pic.twitter.com/zD0RRwQFbG
โ ๐๐๐๐ฉ๐พ๐ช๐ก๐ฉ๐ช๐ง๐ (@WadexFlash) October 26, 2024
Chimaev is a Beast!!! One of the best wrestler ever in ufc!!!! Next champ!!! I was dead wrong!!! #ufc308
โ Renato Moicano UFC (@moicanoufc) October 26, 2024
Chimaev is a Beast!!! One of the best wrestler ever in ufc!!!! Next champ!!! I was dead wrong!!! #ufc308
โ Renato Moicano UFC (@moicanoufc) October 26, 2024
We are witnessing generational talent
โ ๐๐ก๐ค๐ฃ๐๐๐ (@blondedmma) October 26, 2024
Many fans expected Khamzat Chimaev to beat Robert Whittaker, but the way he did was never seen before. Many fans were speechless after watching such a dominant victory from Chimaev against Whittaker. It would be interesting to see how long the fighter must wait before getting the title shot.
