Chimaev, Whittaker Set for UFC 308 Bout

Khamzat Chimaev is set to face Robert Whittaker at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi, marking his return to competition after a year-long hiatus following a majority decision win over Kamaru Usman. Tensions flared during a pre-fight press conference when Australian comedian Nick Cody posed a light-hearted question to Whittaker about the timing of the fight for Australian fans, which Chimaev found disrespectful. Chimaev reacted angrily, telling Cody to 'F*** off' and calling for the crowd to throw him out, showcasing his fiery demeanor ahead of the bout. Whittaker, the former middleweight champion, aims to secure a title shot with a victory over the undefeated Chimaev, who boasts a perfect record of 13-0. The fight is highly anticipated as both fighters are looking to advance in the middleweight rankings with the winner potentially facing champion Dricus du Plessis in the future. UFC 308 will take place on October 26, 2024, with the main card starting at 5 AM AEDT.