Topuria gave his prediction for Chimaev's fight with Whittaker

Elijah Topuria, the reigning UFC featherweight champion, has named a favorite in the upcoming showdown between Robert Whittaker and Hamzat Chimaev.

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"Chimaev is going to crush him. That's what I think about it. I like Whittaker, but Chimaev will really crush him. Khamzat is just a beast."

As a reminder, Chimaev's fight with Whittaker will take place Oct. 26 in the co-main event of UFC 308.