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UFC 308 Results: Khamzat Chimaev stops Robert Whittaker (Video)

Chris Taylor - October 26, 2024

We have you covered for all of today’s UFC 308 results, including the middleweight co-main event between Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev. Whittaker (26-7 MMA) will enter the contest on a two-fight winning streak, his latest being a first-round knockout victory over Ikram Aliskerov at June’s event in Saudi Arabia. Prior to that, ‘The Reaper’ had outpointed Paulo Costa at UFC 298.

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WATCH | Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev have intense final faceoff before UFC 308 fight

Cole Shelton - October 25, 2024

Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev had an intense final faceoff ahead of their highly-anticipated UFC 308 fight. Whittaker and Chimaev are set to fight in a five-round co-main event in a crucial scrap for the middleweight division. The winner of the bout could get the next title shot and this fight is a long time coming.

Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev
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UFC 308 | Pro fighters make their picks for Robert Whittaker vs Khamzat Chimaev

Cole Shelton - October 24, 2024

In the co-main event of UFC 308, a pivotal middleweight bout goes down as Robert Whittaker takes on Khamzat Chimaev. Heading into the bout, Whittaker is a +200 underdog while the undefeated fighter is a -265 favorite on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the pivotal middleweight fight.  The pros believe Whittaker will be able to pull off the upset as they think he can drag the fight into the later rounds and get the win.

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Israel Adesanya predicts Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 308

Curtis Calhoun - October 23, 2024

Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya isn’t expecting Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev to go the full distance at UFC 308. Whittaker and Chimaev battle in a potential No. 1 contender fight at UFC 308 this Saturday in Abu Dhabi. The co-main event is one of the most anticipated co-headliners in recent memory based on the decorated runs of both stars.

Max Holloway, Robert Whittaker, Khamzat Chimaev
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Max Holloway predicts Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 308

Curtis Calhoun - October 22, 2024

BMF titleholder Max Holloway has an interesting prediction for how the UFC 308 co-main event will play out between Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev. Holloway will face UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria at UFC 308 on Saturday in Abu Dhabi. He returns to the featherweight division after knocking out Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 in April.

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Robert Whittaker sends scathing warning to Khamzat Chimaev ahead of UFC 308: "As soon as he steps inside that Octagon..."

Cole Shelton - October 16, 2024

Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker sent a scathing warning to Khamzat Chimaev ahead of their UFC 308 fight. Whittaker and Chimaev have been rebooked to fight next Saturday in Abu Dhabi in a highly-anticipated bout. It’s a pivotal fight for the middleweight division as the winner will likely get a title shot. Although Chimaev is the betting favorite, Whittaker believes right when ‘Borz’ steps into the Octagon he is in danger.

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Robert Whittaker says it's title shot or bust if he defeats Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 308

Fernando Quiles - September 9, 2024

Robert Whittaker is adamant that a win over Khamzat Chimaev gets him another UFC middleweight title opportunity. Whittaker and Chimaev will be going one-on-one during the UFC 308 pay-per-view event in Abu Dhabi. There has been much talk over the stakes of this matchup, with many believing Khamzat will be granted a title shot if he wins, but what if “The Reaper” emerges victorious?

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Robert Whittaker spars with boxing champion Jai Opetaia: "He’s one of the best in the world"

Fernando Quiles - September 8, 2024

Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker is in awe after sparring with IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia. Whittaker and Opetaia have pivotal matchups coming up in their respective combat sports. “The Reaper” will be taking on Khamzat Chimaev on October 26th. Just two weeks earlier, Opetaia will be putting his boxing gold at stake against Jack Massey on October 12.

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Robert Whittaker details "Superpower" Dricus du Plessis uses to fuel his UFC success

Curtis Calhoun - September 6, 2024

Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker believes one aspect of Dricus du Plessis’s skillset has fueled his rise to the world title. Whittaker will face the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev in the UFC 308 co-main event on October 26th in Abu Dhabi. The card is headlined by a UFC featherweight title clash between Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway.

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Robert Whittaker explains his confidence heading into Khamzat Chimaev showdown

Harry Kettle - August 27, 2024

Robert Whittaker has explained why he’s feeling confident about his chances of overcoming Khamzat Chimaev. For the longest time, Robert Whittaker has been one of the most important stars in the UFC’s middleweight division. The former champion has done some incredible things throughout the course of his career and even at this stage, he’s viewed as a top contender.

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Robert Whittaker warns Alex Pereira against potential Dricus du Plessis middleweight clash

Curtis Calhoun - August 26, 2024

Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker believes Alex Pereira would fall well short of the bar in a potential clash with Dricus du Plessis at 185lbs. Whittaker will face Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi in his middleweight return. He and Chimaev were scheduled to headline UFC Saudi Arabia earlier this year before Chimaev withdrew due to an illness.

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Robert Whittaker claims he now knows what he "needs to do to beat" Dricus Du Plessis after UFC 305

Cole Shelton - August 21, 2024

Robert Whittaker believes he has the blueprint to beating Dricus Du Plessis after UFC 305. Whittaker and Du Plessis fought back in July of 2023 at UFC 290 and it was the South African who won by second-round stoppage. Since then, Whittaker has won back-to-back fights while Du Plessis has become the middleweight champion and coming off a submission win over Israel Adesanya to defend his belt for the first time.

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Robert Whittaker shares prediction for Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya at UFC 305

Cole Shelton - August 12, 2024

Robert Whittaker believes the middleweight title fight between Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 is truly 50-50. Du Plessis is looking to defend his middleweight title for the first time when he takes on the division’s former champ in Adesanya. It’s an intriguing matchup that the oddsmakers have ‘Stylebender’ as a slight favorite in.

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Robert Whittaker reveals he contacted the UFC to re-book Khamzat Chimaev fight: "Just make sure he turns up"

Josh Evanoff - August 7, 2024

Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker wants to derail Khamzat Chimaev’s hype train. ‘The Reaper’ is fresh off his return to the cage earlier this summer in Saudi Arabia. While Robert Whittaker was set to face Khamzat Chimaev in the main event of the card, ‘Borz’ was forced out. Due to the Chechen suffering from an illness, the former champion wound up facing Ikram Aliskerov.

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Jack Della Maddalena shares interesting reaction after Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev is rebooked for UFC 308: “Chimaev loves steroids”

Harry Kettle - August 5, 2024

Jack Della Maddalena has made quite the accusation following the announcement of Robert Whittaker vs Khamzat Chimaev. As announced by Dana White, Robert Whittaker vs Khamzat Chimaev has been officially rebooked. It’s set to take place at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi, as Chimaev attempts to make a big statement in the middleweight division. Whittaker, meanwhile, continues to take on any challenge that comes his way.

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UFC champion Dricus du Plessis shares his prediction for potential Robert Whittaker vs. Sean Strickland fight

Harry Kettle - August 1, 2024

UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis has given his thoughts on a possible Robert Whittaker vs Sean Strickland fight. As we know, Dricus du Plessis will defend his UFC middleweight championship against Israel Adesanya at UFC 305. Beyond that, though, there’s some uncertainty regarding who the next challenger will be. Some believe it should be Robert Whittaker, and others think it should be Sean Strickland.

Robert Whittaker and Sean Strickland
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Dricus du Plessis wants to see a title eliminator bout between Sean Strickland and Robert Whittaker booked next

Harry Kettle - July 4, 2024

UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis wants to see Sean Strickland and Robert Whittaker square off in their next bout. As we know, Dricus du Plessis is set to defend his UFC middleweight championship against Israel Adesanya at UFC 305. It will serve as the culmination of a long-running feud between the two, as du Plessis attempts to cement himself as the top guy at 185 pounds.

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Robert Whittaker explains why he won't serve as the backup fighter at UFC 305

Cole Shelton - June 26, 2024

Robert Whittaker says he won’t be the backup fighter for the middleweight title fight between Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya at UFC 305. Du Plessis is set to defend his middleweight title for the first time against Adesaya at UFC 305 in Perth, Australia in a highly-anticipated bout. Following Whitatker’s first-round knockout win over Ikram Aliskerov, many thought he should be the backup fighter.