Fans shocked by Khamzat Chimaev’s lightning finish over Robert Whittaker

Fans have shared their reactions to the UFC 308 co-main event between Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev.

Whittaker and Chimaev shared the Octagon in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. This was a pivotal middleweight fight, as the winner would likely secure a future 185-pound title shot.

Now that the dust has settled, fans have taken to social media to respond.

KHAMZAT CHIMAEV RUNS BY ROBERT WHITTAKER AT UFC 308

In the opening round, Chimaev quickly eliminated Whittaker. As the former middleweight champion tried to scramble, his opponent continued to cling to him. Chimaev then locked in a face crank and forced Whittaker to tap right away.

Fight fans were stunned by how quickly Chimaev was able to get the job done.

“THE WOLF AND HIS PIP.”

“Khamzat is scary that ddp is in trouble.”

“Incredible performance from Khamzat, dominance personified.”

“Bobby Knuckles will be sucking his food through a straw for the next few weeks.”

The UFC commentary team suggested that Chimaev’s performance may have allowed him to skip the line over Sean Strickland to challenge Dricus du Plessis for the UFC Middleweight Championship. Time will tell if the UFC matchmakers agree.

One thing is certain, and that is that UFC CEO Dana White was impressed with ‘Borz’s performance. He looked up Chimaev immediately after the fight, and you have to think there was talk of a possible title fight.

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