Ultimate Fighting Calendar
UFCUFC 308: Topuria vs Holloway
Middleweight3 rounds scheduled
Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker
“The Reaper”
28-9-0
RESULT

Khamzat Chimaev def. Robert Whittaker (Submission)

Submission · Round 1 · 3:34
WIN
Khamzat Chimaev
Khamzat Chimaev
“Borz”
15-1-0
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Etihad Arena, Yas Island/Yas West, United Arab Emirates

Khamzat Chimaev defeated Robert Whittaker by Submission in round 1 (3:34) in the Middleweight bout of UFC 308: Topuria vs Holloway, held Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Etihad Arena, Yas Island/Yas West.

Fight stats

Robert Whittaker
Khamzat Chimaev
0
Knockdowns
0
2 of 2
Significant strikes
3 of 4
100%
Sig. strike accuracy
75%
2 of 2
Total strikes
25 of 31
0 of 0
Takedowns
2 of 4
—
Takedown accuracy
50%
0
Submission attempts
1
0
Reversals
0
0:00
Control time
3:20
Significant strikes by target
0 of 0
Head
2 of 3
0 of 0
Body
1 of 1
2 of 2
Leg
0 of 0
2 of 2
Distance
0 of 1
0 of 0
Clinch
0 of 0
0 of 0
Ground
3 of 3

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
2 of 2
Sig. str.
3 of 4
2 of 2
Total str.
25 of 31
0 of 0
Takedowns
2 of 4
0
Sub. att
1
0:00
Ctrl
3:20

Frequently asked questions

Who won Robert Whittaker vs Khamzat Chimaev?

Khamzat Chimaev defeated Robert Whittaker by Submission in round 1 (3:34) in the Middleweight bout of UFC 308: Topuria vs Holloway, held Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Etihad Arena, Yas Island/Yas West.

Referee
Jason Herzog
Time format
5 Rnd (5-5-5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Robert Whittaker 48%52% Khamzat Chimaev

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

28-9-0
Record
15-1-0
1701
Elo rating
1716
1
Win Streak
0
35
Age
32
6'0"
183 cm
Height
6'2"
188 cm
73"
185 cm
Reach
75"
191 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Middleweight
Weight Class
Middleweight
Australia / New Zealand
Nationality
United Arab Emirates / Russia

Striking Profile

4.41
SLpM
4.01
43%
Str. Acc.
54%
3.40
SApM
2.98
59%
Str. Def.
52%

Grappling Profile

0.71
TD Avg.
5.32
38%
TD Acc.
58%
80%
TD Def.
87%
0.00
Sub. Avg.
1.40

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Robert Whittaker · 3-2
  • W
    Nikita Krylov
    UFC 329: McGregor vs Holloway 2Sat, Jul 11, 2026
    TKO · R3 · 1:01 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Reinier de Ridder
    UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs De RidderSat, Jul 26, 2025
    Split Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • L
    Khamzat Chimaev
    UFC 308: Topuria vs HollowaySat, Oct 26, 2024
    Submission · R1 · 3:34 · Middleweight
  • W
    Ikram Aliskerov
    UFC Saudi ArabiaSat, Jun 22, 2024
    TKO · R1 · 1:49 · Middleweight
  • W
    Paulo Costa
    UFC 298: Volkanovski vs TopuriaSat, Feb 17, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
Khamzat Chimaev · 4-1
  • L
    Sean Strickland
    UFC 328: Chimaev vs StricklandSat, May 9, 2026
    Split Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • W
    Dricus Du Plessis
    UFC 319: Du Plessis vs Chimaev: Du Plessis vs ChimaevSat, Aug 16, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • W
    Robert Whittaker
    UFC 308: Topuria vs HollowaySat, Oct 26, 2024
    Submission · R1 · 3:34 · Middleweight
  • W
    Kamaru Usman
    UFC 294: Makhachev vs Volkanovski 2Sat, Oct 21, 2023
    Majority Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • W
    Kevin Holland
    UFC 279: Diaz vs FergusonSat, Sep 10, 2022
    Submission · R1 · 2:13 · Catchweight

Career Averages

Based on 25 fights · 10 fights
59.6
Avg sig. strikes
39.6
0.64
Avg takedowns
3.50
1:04
Avg control time
5:35
150
Career high strikes
108
4
Career high TDs
12

Strike Distribution

Robert Whittaker
Strike target
Khamzat Chimaev
72%
Head
76%
10%
Body
15%
18%
Leg
9%
Robert Whittaker
Strike position
Khamzat Chimaev
87%
Distance
56%
7%
Clinch
3%
7%
Ground
41%