Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev – Fight Stats & Highlights

Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev faced each other in the lightweight bout at UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway, which took place on Saturday, October 26, 2024, inside the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. There were fights on the card. You can view UFC 308 results and fight bonuses. UFC 308 card gave fight fans all they could ask for.

In the five-round main event, King Green defeated Paddy Pimblett in round 1 by Submission. Here is what happened in the fight —

Both fighters fired over 37 strikes combined in this fight, 34 of the strikes were significant strikes. Significant strikes refer to all strikes but don’t include small, short strikes in the clinch and on the ground. There were takedown attempts between the two fighters. Let’s go through each fighter’s stats below.

Robert Whittaker full fight stats

Robert Whittaker landed 71% of all his strikes. There were 2 of 6 significant strikes to the head, 3 of 5 body shots, and 10 of 10 leg kicks. Robert Whittaker attempted 1 takedowns and landed 1. Here are all the strikes Robert Whittaker threw and landed against Khamzat Chimaev.

Strikes Thrown
15 of 21 (71%)
Significant Strikes
15 of 21 (71%)
Head Strikes
2
Body Strikes
3
Leg Strikes
10
Takedowns
1 of 1

The current UFC record over the most significant strikes landed in a single UFC bout is 290.

Let’s take a look at how Khamzat Chimaev did against Robert Whittaker.

Khamzat Chimaev full fight stats

Khamzat Chimaev was firing at a 63% accuracy, throwing 16 strikes and landing 10. There were 8 significant strikes, 2 of 4 landing to the head, 0 of 0 shots to the body and 6 of 9 leg kicks. Khamzat Chimaev went for 0 takedowns and landed 0.

Strikes Thrown
10 of 16 (63%)
Significant Strikes
8 of 13 (62%)
Head Strikes
2
Body Strikes
3
Leg Strikes
6
Takedowns
0 of 0

Robert Whittaker won by Submission. The fight ended in round 1 at 3:22.

Results & Fight Totals

Event
UFC 308
Date
October 26, 2024
Fight
Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev
Winner
Robert Whittaker
Method
Submission
Fight End
Round 1 at 3:22
Total Strikes Thrown
37
Significant Strikes Thrown
34

Did you know: Max Holloway holds a UFC record over the most significant strikes landed in a single UFC match at 290. He also holds a UFC record for the most significant strikes landed in one round at 134. He achieved both records against Brian Ortega during his successful featherweight title defense on December 8, 2018, at UFC 231 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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