{"id":4688,"date":"2024-10-27T08:25:33","date_gmt":"2024-10-27T07:25:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/?p=4688"},"modified":"2024-10-27T11:40:06","modified_gmt":"2024-10-27T10:40:06","slug":"khamzat-chimaev-dominates-robert-whittaker-secures-submission-victory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/khamzat-chimaev-dominates-robert-whittaker-secures-submission-victory\/","title":{"rendered":"Khamzat Chimaev Dominates Robert Whittaker, Secures Submission Victory"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In the co-main event of UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi, rising star Khamzat Chimaev put on a stunning performance against seasoned fighter Robert Whittaker. In an electrifying first round, Chimaev secured a submission win, bringing him one step closer to a shot at the middleweight title.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>A Decisive Showdown and a Fiery Start<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The bout began with cautious exchanges, but Chimaev quickly showcased his strength and agility, taking Whittaker\u2019s back early in the round. Despite Whittaker\u2019s solid defense, Chimaev controlled the action against the cage, delivering powerful knee strikes that rattled the New Zealander.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"und\" dir=\"ltr\">Robert Whittaker&#39;s mouth after Khamzat Chimaev&#39;s submission \ud83d\ude31 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/UFC308?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#UFC308<\/a><\/p>\n<p> \u0641\u0645 \u0631\u0648\u0628\u0631\u062a \u0648\u064a\u062a\u0627\u0643\u0631 \u0628\u0639\u062f \u062e\u0636\u0648\u0639\u0647 \u0644\u062e\u0646\u0642 \u0645\u0646 \u062d\u0645\u0632\u0629 \u0634\u064a\u0645\u0627\u064a\u064a\u0641 \ud83d\udcf7 <\/p>\n<p>La bouche de Robert Whittaker apr\u00e8s la soumission de Khamzat Chimaev \ud83d\udcf7 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6hlxuewRSs\">pic.twitter.com\/6hlxuewRSs<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; mmamag.ma (@jamalsoussi10) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jamalsoussi10\/status\/1850477458459374044?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 27, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In a swift move, the Chechen fighter executed a flawless rear-naked choke, leaving Whittaker with no chance of escape and ending the round decisively.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_12166\"  width=\"696\" height=\"391\"  data-origwidth=\"696\" data-origheight=\"391\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zWR_Nu6jJqY?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;modestbranding=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Rising Toward the Middleweight Title<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This impressive win keeps Chimaev undefeated with a perfect record of 14-0, solidifying his position as one of the brightest talents in mixed martial arts.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Now positioned as the top contender for a title bout against champion Dricus Du Plessis, \u201cBorz\u201d may finally get the middleweight title shot he\u2019s been eyeing.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_55967\"  width=\"696\" height=\"391\"  data-origwidth=\"696\" data-origheight=\"391\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PR3iBXnbuf4?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;modestbranding=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Though previous health issues had stalled his plans, Chimaev\u2019s performances in the UFC highlight ambitions beyond any setback.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Whittaker at a Crossroads<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As for Robert Whittaker, the path back to the top has grown more challenging. This fight could signify dwindling title hopes for the 33-year-old New Zealander, especially with the rising talent among middleweight contenders.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the co-main event of UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi, rising star Khamzat Chimaev put on a stunning performance against seasoned fighter Robert Whittaker. In an electrifying first round, Chimaev secured a submission win, bringing him one step closer to a shot at the middleweight title. 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