Middleweight UFC fighters Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev meet undercard at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi during UFC 308. This matchup serves as a stepping stone to the evening's main event featuring Ilia Topuria versus Max Holloway.
Robert Whittaker, known for his strong striking skills, last secured a win with a knockout against Ikram Aliskerov in June 2024. Khamzat Chimaev remains undefeated, with his most recent victory being a majority decision win over Kamaru Usman in late 2023. Both fighters have maintained an aggressive approach in the middleweight class and will apply their impactful fighting styles.
Live coverage for the Robert Whittaker vs Khamzat Chimaev main card will start at 10:00 AM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Robert Whittaker vs Khamzat Chimaev |
| USA and Canada (EST) | 2024-10-26 | 10:00 | 13:40 |
| USA and Canada (PT) | 2024-10-26 | 07:00 | 10:40 |
| UK and Ireland | 2024-10-26 | 15:00 | 18:40 |
| Australia | 2024-10-27 | 02:00 | 05:40 |
UFC 308 will take place at Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, starting at 01:40 PM EST on October 26, 2024. This event features a middleweight bout between Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev as part of the undercard. The main event will see Ilia Topuria facing Max Holloway.
Please note that the ring walk times might vary depending on how long earlier fights last. This can affect when fighters appear in the ring.
For viewers watching from different countries, check the start times table specific to your local time zone to ensure you don't miss any fights.
You can watch Robert Whittaker vs Khamzat Chimaev via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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| Method of victory | Robert Whittaker | Khamzat Chimaev |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 5.2 (+420) | 2.8 (+180) |
| By decision or technical decision | 8.0 (+700) | 8.0 (+700) |
Robert Whittaker, the favorite at 3.1 (+210), is expected to have a tough match against Khamzat Chimaev, sitting at 1.4 (-238) as the underdog. Chimaev shows a stronger likelihood of winning by KO/TKO/DQ with odds of 2.8 (+180), compared to Whittaker's 5.2 (+420). Both fighters are pegged at 8.0 (+700) for a win by points or decision, demonstrating even expectations in a potential distance-going bout. Bettors looking for a safer pick might lean towards Chimaev, despite lower returns on the negative moneyline, signaling higher confidence in his victory.