Undefeated middleweight challenger, Khamzat Chimaev continues his roughshod run by means of the division tonight within the co-main occasion of UFC 308 — forcing a gap spherical face crank submission victory over former undisputed champion, Robert Whittaker in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Chimaev, who improves to 14-0 in tonight’s outing with veteran fan-favorite, Whittaker, managed to take action with relative ease, efficiently taking down the Auckland-born striker from his first shot within the opening exchanges.
Patiently working his option to the again of former champion, Whittaker, Chimaev would twice land his hooks into the again of the quantity three ranked challenger while searching for his submission experience.
And having wrapped a neck crank on the previous gold holder, Chimaev would pressure a direct faucet from Whittaker — who revealed he had suffered a dislocated jaw throughout the scramble main as much as the stoppage success.
Following his victory, Chechen-born contender, Chimaev staked his declare for a shot the undisputed middleweight crown, presently held by South African star, Dricus du Plessis.
Under, catch the highlights from Khamzat Chimaev’s dominant win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 308
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