Khamzat Chimaev will take on Robert Whittaker in a stacked UFC 308 bout in Abu Dhabi on 26th October 2024. Chimaev has not fought in the last 12 months due to injury issues, but he comes into this fight undefeated. On the other hand, the Australian Robert Whittaker has lost two of his last five fights and will be looking to upset the favorite to keep pushing for another title bout in the future.
Khamzat Chimaev vs. Robert Whittaker Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Chimaev | 02.5(-110) | -245 | |
| Whittaker | u2.5(-120) | +200 | |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Khamzat Chimaev vs. Robert Whittaker Match Details
- Fixture: Khamzat Chimaev vs. Robert Whittaker
- Date and Time: October 26th, 2024
- Location: Etihad Arena—Abu Dhabi, UAE
Key Stats
Khamzat Chimaev
Khamzat Chimaev has not fought since 21 December 2023 when he beat the Nigerian Nightmare Kamaru Usman after suffering an illness. After one year without fighting, the Russian fighter will seek to make light work out of Robert Whittaker to set up a potential title shot in the next fight. The return of Chimaev in the UFC 308 bout will provide him with an opportunity to continue with his 13-0 unbeaten record. Out of the 13 wins, 6 are knockouts and 5 are submission, with only two of his encounters going the distance.
The favorite has won three of his last fights with either a submission or a knockout. In his last fight against Usman, he won via a majority decision after three rounds. As he faces off with Whittaker, Chimaev will want to fight off the fight early to avoid leaving it to the judges against a solid opportunity. Even though the Russian fighter is the favorite, there are questions over whether his 12-month break due to an illness will affect his performance against a conditioned and seasoned fighter in Robert Whittaker.
Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker is the underdog who won his last fight in the first round after only 1 minute and 49 seconds against Russian Ikram Aliskerov. However, he lost against South Africa’s Du Plessis, the reigning champion in the second round. In his last five fights, three have gone to the decision, with only two ending in a knockout. But, the underdog seems ready to take on probably one of the biggest challenges of his UFC career in Chimaev.
The Australian’s title fights have not gone well, losing to Adesanya in 2019 and 2022. However, Whittaker has since improved his fighting style and hopes to bring a tough battle against undefeated Chimaev who has not fought in the last year. In 2024, Whittaker has fought twice; winning both fights, and will rely on his experience to push a rusty Chimaev to the limit.
Prediction
The Russian fighter has an advantage in terms of striking and submission abilities. The ability of Chimaev to control the octagon and finish off fights gives him an edge over Robert Whittaker. There is a concern about whether the long-term absence from fighting will give the Australian the advantage and potentially pull an upset. Despite the concerns, Khamzat Chimaev cannot return to the octagon without being fully ready and will be looking for a win to set up a potential title bout in the coming months.
Final Pick
Khamzat Chimaev (ML), -245
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