Khamzat Chimaev made a stunning return at UFC 308, delivering a literal “jaw-dropping” performance that saw him defeat Robert Whittaker in just under a round. With a powerful grappling move, Chimaev destroyed Whittaker’s teeth which saw three of them pushed in due to the tight crank, and his mouth being filled with blood. This forced ‘The Reaper’ to submit despite his valiant efforts in the octagon.

In a display of sportsmanship, Chimaev acknowledged Whittaker’s skills and resilience, giving credit where it was due. This victory came after a period of underestimation from some critics, particularly regarding Chimaev’s ability to bounce back from significant health issues. Interestingly, while many doubted him, Sean O’Malley stood firmly in the Chechen native’s corner, offering his support.

Sean O’Malley spilled the beans on his support for Chimaev

During a recent podcast on his YouTube channel, Sean O’Malley shared his thoughts on the UFC 308 co-main event between Khamzat Chimaev and Robert Whittaker. O’Malley made it clear he was always in Chimaev’s corner. When asked about how he felt about ‘The Reaper’ tapping out to the submission, he confidently stated, “I called that. I definitely thought Robert was gonna…” His enthusiasm for the fight was evident, as he tuned in live from his home to catch the thrilling action.

O’Malley also emphasized that Chimaev has earned a title shot against Dricus Du Plessis, the reigning 185lbs king who recently made his first title defense against Israel Adesanya. Following Chimaev’s impressive win, Du Plessis wasted no time in taking to X to congratulate him, while also sending a strong message about their potential matchup.

‘Stillknocks’ expressed his sentiments, saying, “Feel sorry for Rob; he looked super ready, but this is the fight game. Well done on a great performance, Khamzat. That being said, I can’t wait to take your O!” Following his dominant win, Chimaev made it clear that he believes he has earned a title shot.

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