UFC 308: Khamzat Chimaev quickly submitted Robert Whittaker

Khamzat Chimaev did not give the slightest chance to Robert Whittaker whom he completely dominated and submitted in the first round of UFC 308.

Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev faced each other in the second fight of the evening at the UFC 308 gala in Abu Dhabi. The duel between the Australian and the host representative was contracted in the middleweight division. The winner of the Whittaker vs Chimaev bout will be the top contender to fight the winner of the Du Plessis vs Strickland 2 clash for the UFC belt.

Khamzat Chimaev was a big favorite of bookmakers, however, experts stressed that Robert Whittaker should not be crossed out. What was the result of the Whittaker vs Chimaev fight? Co-main event coverage of UFC 308.

Khamzat Chimaev moved the fight to the mat very quickly. Robert Whittaker tries to defend himself. Chimaev pins one leg in and attacks with ground and pound. Khamzat presses his rival to the mat. A change of position, however, the Chechen does not deal blows. Chimaev has started attacking his opponent’s thighs with knees. Whittaker tries to spin to the side however Khamzat was close to going completely behind his back. Chimaev tried to pin the choke.

Khamzat almost went into full mount. Whittaker tries to defend himself however, Chimaev instills pressure and it’s over for the fight. Khamzat Chimaev completely dominated and submitted Robert Whittaker in the first round of the second fight of the evening of UFC 308.