Chimaev derrotó a Whittaker en UFC 308, asegurando su primera victoria de sumisión contra un ex campeón. Chimaev defeated Whittaker at UFC 308, securing his first submission win against a former champion.

En UFC 308, Khamzat Chimaev derrotó al ex campeón Robert Whittaker en la primera ronda, marcando la primera derrota de Whittaker en la UFC. At UFC 308, Khamzat Chimaev defeated former champion Robert Whittaker in the first round, marking Whittaker's first submission loss in the UFC. Chimaev aseguró la victoria con una manivela facial, causando lesiones significativas a Whittaker, incluyendo dientes rotos y una presunta mandíbula dislocada. Chimaev secured the win with a face crank, causing Whittaker significant injuries, including broken teeth and a suspected dislocated jaw. Esta victoria mejoró el récord profesional de Chimaev a 14-0 y lo posiciona para un posible título de tiro en la división de peso medio. This victory improved Chimaev's professional record to 14-0 and positions him for a potential title shot in the middleweight division.