Kamaru Usman believes Khamzat Chimaev will beat Robert Whittaker at UFC 308.
Chimaev and Whittaker will clash in a high-caliber middleweight bout in the co-main event at UFC 308 on Saturday at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. While Chimaev has opened as a betting favorite, many consider it a pick ‘em matchup.
Usman, who has previously shared the Octagon with Chimaev, favous the Chechen-born Swede over Whittaker. Whittaker and Chimaev were originally scheduled to fight atin June, but “Borz” was forced to pull out due to illness. Whittaker went on to score a first-round finish over highly-touted debutant, whose only other career loss came against Chimaev on the regional circuit. While Usman acknowledged Whittaker’s elite skillset, “The Nigerian Nightmare” feels Chimaev is just gifted.
Usman and Chimaev met in a middleweight clash at UFC 294 in October 2023, which marked the latter’s debut at 185 pounds. Chimaev scored a hard-earned majority decision win over the former welterweight champ and has since been dealing with lingering health issues. Usman also hasn’t fought since and currently stands at a crossroads in his career on the back of a three fight-slump that includes two title losses.
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