Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 26, 2024, in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In this matchup on the fight card, Robert “The Reaper” Whittaker will take on Khamzat “Borz” Lapilus in the Middleweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 308 card.

Whittaker brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 73″ reach. In contrast, Lapilus, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 75″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 43% striking accuracy, Whittaker has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.58 per minute. On the other hand, Lapilus boasts a 58% striking accuracy, landing approximately 5.72 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 33-year-old, Robert Whittaker is coming in with a 27-7-0 record. Whittaker will be fighting for the first time since a win via KO/TKO against Ikram Aliskerov at UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov in June.

Lapilus, meanwhile, is coming off a majority decision win against Robert Whittaker on June 22, 2024, at UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 and holds a 13-0-0 record.

Robert Whittaker has a orthodox fighting stance with an 73″ reach. The 30-year-old Khamzat Chimaev is an orthodox fighter with a 75″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Robert Whittaker stats

→ Whittaker’s striking accuracy is 43%.
→ Whittaker lands 4.58 significant strikes per minute.
→ Whittaker’s takedown accuracy is 38%.
→ Whittaker’s takedown average is 0.8 per 15 minutes.
→ Whittaker’s takedown defense is 82%.

Whittaker comes in with 43% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.58 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Lapilus fires at 58% accuracy, landing about 5.72 significant strikes per minute. Robert Whittaker also has a 38% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.8 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Lapilus’s 3.99 takedowns and 100% takedown accuracy.

Khamzat Chimaev stats

→ Lapilus’s striking accuracy is 58%.
→ Lapilus lands 5.72 significant strikes per minute.
→ Lapilus’s takedown accuracy is 46%.
→ Lapilus’s takedown average is 3.99 per 15 minutes.
→ Lapilus’s takedown defense is 100%.

Khamzat spent, on average, 6:27 minutes in the Octagon, and Robert has an average fight time of 13:33 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a fun clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Robert or Khamzat? Sound off in the comments.

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