**Khamzat Chimaev Dominates Robert Whittaker at UFC 308, Secures Submission Victory**

In a highly anticipated middleweight clash at UFC 308, Khamzat Chimaev demonstrated his impressive prowess by delivering a commanding performance against Robert Whittaker. The event, highlighted by their co-main matchup, saw the undefeated Chimaev extend his professional MMA record to 14-0.

Chimaev, who last took to the Octagon in a majority decision win over Kamaru Usman at UFC 294, returned with vigor. Prior to his narrow victory over Usman, he had already made headlines with a first-round stoppage of Kevin Holland at UFC 279, solidifying his status as a formidable force in the division.

Robert Whittaker entered the bout with momentum, riding a two-fight winning streak. His recent victories included a spectacular first-round knockout of Ikram Aliskerov in Saudi Arabia and a thrilling decision win over Paulo Costa at UFC 298. However, against Chimaev, Whittaker faced a more challenging opponent.

From the onset, Chimaev asserted his dominance, quickly taking Whittaker to the ground. Utilizing superior grappling technique, 'Borz' overwhelmed 'The Reaper' on the canvas, demonstrating his exceptional ground control. The decisive moment came when Chimaev locked in a choke that dislocated Whittaker's jaw, prompting an immediate tap from the former champion.

With this victory, Khamzat Chimaev has firmly positioned himself in the title conversation at 185 pounds, making a decisive statement to the entire middleweight division at UFC 308.