Robert Whittaker vs Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 308 | Preview & Prediction
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On virtually any other card this fight is the headliner but given how stacked UFC 308 is, we see Robert Whittaker meet Khamzat Chimaev as the co-main event in what could be a classic
ROBERT WHITTAKER VS KHAMZAT CHIMAEV FACTS
When is UFC 308? UK – the preliminary card starts at 3:00pm on Saturday October 26th, 2024, followed by the main card at 7:00pm / USA – 10:00am/2:00pm ET and 7:00am/11:00am PT
Where is UFC 308? Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Where can I get tickets for UFC 308? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC 308
What TV channel is UFC 308 on? UK – TNT Sports Box Office / USA – ESPN+
Where can I stream UFC 308? UK – TNT Sports subscribers can stream the event online via the TNT Sports website and discovery+ / USA – ESPN+ & UFC Fight Pass
For viewers in the United States, UFC 308 will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
What time are Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev expected to walk out? 9.00pm UK / 4.00pm US ET / 1pm US PT / 11.00pm local
UFC 308 MAIN CARD EVENT
Ilia Topuria vs Max Holloway (Featherweight)
Robert Whittaker vs Khamzat Chimaev (Middleweight)
Lerone Murphy vs Dan Ige (Featherweight)
Magomed Ankalaev vs Aleksandar Rakic (Light Heavyweight)
Sharabutdin Magomedov vs Armen Petrosyan (Middleweight)
UFC 308 Prelims
Ibo Aslan vs Raffael Cerqueira (Light Heavyweight)
Geoff Neal vs Rafael dos Anjos (Welterweight)
Mateusz Rebecki vs Myktybek Orolbai (Lightweight)
Abusupiyan Magomedov vs Brunno Ferreira (Middleweight)
Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Chris Barnett (Heavyweight)
Farid Basharat vs Victor Hugo (Bantamweight)
Ismail Naurdiev vs Bruno Silva (Middleweight)
Rinat Fakhretdinov vs Carlos Leal (Welterweight)
ROBERT WHITTAKER: AUSSIE STAR REFUSING TO LEAVE TITLE PICTURE
After Robert Whittaker (26-7) lost to Dricus du Plessis in a UFC middleweight title eliminator fight, it would have been easy for the Australian superstar to lose a step and fade somewhat. That has not happened and in fact, Whittaker looked better than ever when he knocked out Ikram Aliskerov back in June in Saudi Arabia. He now takes the bout that very few middleweights wanted to take and that is Khamzat Chimaev. Whittaker has fought some supreme wrestlers and powerhouses in his time like Yoel Romero and he has come out on top. He will have to be at his best to stop the formidable Chimaev from controlling this bout as he has done so often.
KHAMZAT CHIMAEV: WRESTLING REVELATION AIMING TO CONTINUE STUNNING STREAK
UFC sensation Khamzat Chimaev (13-0) faces the toughest test of his career so far as he comes up against Whittaker. He has risen to every challenge thrown at him by UFC matchmakers to date including Kamaru Usman last time out, and now he faces Whittaker. Chimaev has everything, dominant wrestling along with knockout power that is all based upon his incredible strength. He will want to get this to the ground and smother Whittaker as he has done so often and make it a 14th successive MMA win.
ROBERT WHITTAKER VS KHAMZAT CHIMAEV PREDICTION
This match is as exciting as any on the card and we will see whether Khamzat Chimaev has what it takes to beat another superstar of the UFC’s middleweight division. It has been almost a year since his last fight and the buzz around him subsided a little but he is back and a win here will catapult him right into title contention.
Robert Whittaker should not be underestimated however and the Aussie will relish the opportunity to stop the Chimaev train. He is as capable as anybody and he will want to test Chimaev’s chin of which there have been a few signs of weakness on the odd occasion.
We find it hard to look beyond Chimaev however here and that is fairly naturally given we have never seen him lose. He just looks so strong and powerful that only a knockout is likely to beat him. Whittaker is more than capable of doing just that but we just edge Chimaev getting control over the course of the bout to get the win either by decision or late stoppage.
PREDICTION: KHAMZAT CHIMAEV TO WIN
