Khamzat Chimaev just made a statement in the UFC 308 co-main event. Taking on the toughest test of his career in the former middleweight champion, Chimaev handled Robert Whittaker with ease, submitting the future hall of famer in just 3:34 of the very first round.
Chimaev landed the takedown in a matter of seconds into the first round and dominated from there on out. Transitioning well, he controlled The Reaper for 3:20 of their bout, proving just how well he performed. After a few ground and pound shots, Chimaev locked in a face crank, forcing a quick tap from the Aussie.