MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom goes in-depth to break down the biggest fights in the UFC. Today, he takes a closer look at the UFC 308 co-main event between Khamzat Chimaev and former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker. Khamzat Chimaev UFC 308 preview Khamzat Chimaev Staple info: Record: 13-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC Height: 6’2″ Age: 30 Weight: 185 lbs. Reach: 75″ Last fight: Decision win over Kamaru Usman (Oct. 21, 2023) Camp: ADMA Academy (Abu Dhabi) Stance/striking style: Switch-stance/kickboxing Risk management: Fair Supplemental info: + National champion in freestyle wrestling (SE) ^ Won multiple years and weight divisions + Brazilian jiu-jitsu brown belt + Amateur MMA accolades + 7 KO victories + 5 submission victories + 8 first-round finishes + KO power + Aggressive pace and pressure + Steadily improving striking and footwork ^ Solid jab from both stances + Favors front kicks from open stance + Superb wrestling ability ^ Offensively and defensively + Excellent transitional grappling ^ Good positional awareness and punishing process Robert Whittaker UFC 308 preview Robert Whittaker Record: 27-7 MMA, 17-5 UFC Height: 6’0″ Age: 33 Weight: 185 lbs. Reach: 73.5″ Last fight: Knockout win over Ikram Aliskerov (June 22, 2024) Camp: Gracie Jiu-jitsu Smeaton Grange (Australia) Stance/striking style: Orthodox/kickboxing Risk management: Good Supplemental info: + Former UFC middleweight champion + Hapkido and karate black belt + Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt + Australian National Wrestling Championships gold medal + 11 knockout victories + 5 submission wins + 7 first-round finishes + KO power + Consistent pace and pressure + Good footwork and distance management ^ Quick blitzes and deceptive tempo changes + Accurate jabs and hooks ^ Coming forward or off the counter + Excellent wrestling ability ^ Defensively and offensively + Improved overall grappling Khamzat Chimaev vs.
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