There’s something almost poetic about how quickly fortunes can change in mixed martial arts. Robert Whittaker entered UFC 308’s co-main event as one of the most technically skilled middleweights in history. The former champion had only ever lost to elite competition at 185 pounds. But Khamzat Chimaev turned out to be more than anyone would have expected, and that too in record time.
The fight started like so many big matches do – with both men trying to establish their range. But Chimaev clearly had other plans for this Saturday night in Abu Dhabi. The Chechen-born fighter did what many thought impossible. He made the ultra-durable Whittaker look vulnerable.
As soon as the round started, he immediately dove for Whittaker’s legs. The finishing sequence came within three minutes and a half of him pressuring the former champion. And it came with such ferocity that it left commentators speechless and fans thinking that they had missed a critical moment.
At 03:34 of the first round, Khamzat Chimaev locked in some sort of a face crank on Robert Whittaker. The lock was not even fully secured in when the Aussie fighter tapped. This came as a shock to many as the former champion is known for his durability. And according to the reports from the octagon, ‘Borz’ has squeezed so hard that he dislocated his jaw.
Fight Fans Reacted To Khamzat Chimaev’s Exceptional Finish Against Robert Whittaker
Fight fans were left stunned as Khamzat Chimaev needed just over three minutes to submit Robert Whittaker at UFC 308. The highly anticipated middleweight clash in Abu Dhabi ended with a jaw-dropping finish – quite literally, as reports suggest Whittaker suffered a jaw dislocation during the submission.
Social media erupted immediately after the bout, with fans struggling to process how easily Khamzat Chimaev handled a former champion. Some fans called for an immediate title shot for ‘Borz.’ Others expressed worry about Whittaker’s injury. Here are some reactions from fight fans:
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The overwhelming sentiment across social media platforms pointed to one clear conclusion: Khamzat Chimaev has arrived as a force in the middleweight division. The way he dispatched a fighter of Robert Whittaker’s caliber sent shockwaves through the MMA community!
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