Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev is an upcoming mixed martial arts event organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on October 25, 2024, at the Etihad Arena in Yas Island, UAE. The middleweight bout will be featured as a co-main event at UFC 308 headlined by the featherweight champion Ilia Topuria and the BMF champion, Max Holloway. The veteran Robert Whittaker is coming off a knockout win in his last fight against Ikram Aliskerov on June 22, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at UFC on ABC: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov.
Meanwhile, the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev is coming off a majority decision win in his last fight against the former UFC welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman. The fight took place on October 21, 2023, at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The duo was supposed to face each other inside the octagon in June 2024. However, Khamzat Chimaev had to pull out from the fight night event due to severe illness and was replaced with Aliskerov for the main event.
Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev tale of the tape
Stats | Robert Whittaker | Khamzat Chimaev |
MMA record | 27-7-0 | 13-0-0 |
Age | 33 | 30 |
Country | Australia | Russia |
Reach | 73.5 in | 75 in |
Leg reach | 43 in | 40 in |
UFC ranking | No.3 ranked UFC middleweight | No.13 ranked UFC middleweight |
Championship | Former UFC middleweight champion | - |
Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
Win streak | 2 | 13 |
Last fight | Win | Win |
Takedown defense | 82% | 100% |
MMA debut | 2009 | 2018 |
Robert Whittaker's MMA record
As of October 25, 2024, Robert Whittaker boasts a record of 26 wins and 7 losses in MMA. Moreover, he holds 10 wins via knockouts, 5 via submission, and also 7 first-round finishes.
Khamzat Chimaev's MMA record
Starting his professional career in 2018, Khamzat Chimaev boasts a record of 13 wins and no losses in MMA as of October 25, 2024. He has 6 wins via knockouts, 5 via submission, and also 8 first-round finishes.
*Last updated on October 24, 2024.
FAQs On Robert Whittaker vs Khamzat Chimaev
A. Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev will take place on October 25, 2024, at the Etihad Arena in Yas Island, UAE.
A. Robert Whittaker boasts a record of 26 wins and 7 losses in MMA.
A. Starting his professional career in 2018, Khamzat Chimaev boasts a record of 13 wins and no losses in MMA.
A. Khamzat Chimaev is coming off a majority decision win in his last fight against the former UFC welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman.