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UFC 308 'Countdown' for Khamzat Chimaev vs Robert Whittaker

Khamzat Chimaev opens up on illness that pulled him from first Robert Whittaker booking

Khamzat Chimaev was described as "violently ill" before having to withdraw against Robert Whittaker in June. Now Chimaev (13-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) has been rebooked against Whittaker (27-7 MMA, 17-5 UFC) in Saturday's UFC 308 (pay-per-view,

bjpenn · 10h

Khamzat Chimaev reflects on illness that derailed initial Robert Whittaker fight date

Khamzat Chimaev has looked back on the illness that forced him out of a scheduled June clash with Robert Whittaker. Chimaev was hospitalized during his preparation for the fight, and he was replaced by Ikram Aliskerov. Whittaker ended up knocking Aliskerov out in the first round.

Sherdog · 7h

Khamzat Chimaev Addresses Illness That Forced Exit from First Whittaker Bout

Khamzat Chimaev has taken some heat for his lack of activity in recent years. After emerging as one of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s hottest prospects in 2020, Chimaev’s ascent has slowed somewhat.

Sporting News on MSN · 1h

Rob Whittaker enlists Australia's best to takedown Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 308

Rob Whittaker’s preparation for his UFC 308 bout with Khamzat Chimaev has seen him enlist the help of some of Australia’s best martial artists.

The Sports Rush · 1d

Khamzat Chimaev Illness: The Alleged Reason ‘Borz’ Keeps Missing UFC Bouts

Khamzat Chimaev has now pulled out of 3 fights out of his last 7 scheduled fights as he keeps falling sick. Find out what happened to him.

Bloody Elbow · 1d

Khamzat Chimaev reflects on mystery illness that left him ‘violently ill’ in hospital ahead of rebooked Robert Whittaker fight at UFC 308

Khamzat Chimaev still doesn’t know why he got so poorly ahead of his ill-fated UFC Saudi Arabia main event. In June, the welterweight and middleweight contender was supposed to square off against former 185lb champion Robert Whittaker in his toughest test to date.

MMA Junkie on MSN · 12h

Video: UFC 308 'Countdown' for Khamzat Chimaev vs. Robert Whittaker

UFC 308 (pay-per-view, ESPN+) takes place Saturday at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. “Countdown” goes behind the scenes with the two fighters, and you can watch the full segment above. And don’t miss the entire episode in the video below.

MMA News · 14h

Dricus Du Plessis’ Coach Says Khamzat Chimaev Will Be ‘Out Of His League’ Against Robert Whittaker

In a recent interview with Submission Radio, Du Plessis’ coach Morne Visser weighed in with his thoughts on the fight. Having spent time preparing his fighter to face Whittaker in the past, he knows how good the former champion is.

lowkickmma.com · 12h

Robert Whittaker’s fiery UFC 308 breakdown: ‘Khamzat Chimaev can’t beat my striking – I’ll stuff his takedowns and break him’

Former undisputed middleweight champion, Robert Whittaker has offered a rather one-sided breakdown this this weekend's UFC 308 co-main event return against

Sporting News on MSN · 13h

'If I give him half a chance, he'll kill me': Robert Whittaker previews UFC 308 fight vs. Khamzat Chimaev

Robert Whittaker is set to enter the octagon this weekend against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 308. The two fighters were booked to fight earlier in June this year, however, Chimaev pulled out of the fight,

Bloody Elbow14h

Khamzat Chimaev almost came to blows with Logan Paul in secret Swedish gym meeting before UFC stardom

Logan Paul came to Sweden on a joint mission; training for his boxing rematch with fellow YouTuber KSI and recording an album which would never come to pass. In his time, he trained at MMA Allstars in ...

lowkickmma.com12h

Alexander Volkanovski baffled by betting odds: Why Robert Whittaker shouldn’t be the underdog against Khamzat Chimaev

Former undisputed featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanovski has voiced his surprise at the current betting odds surrounding this weekend's UFC 308 clash ...