After losing to Israel Adesanya at UFC 271 for the Middleweight title, Whittaker went on to win three of his next four fights. Two of the bouts were second-round KO victories.

Khamzat Chimaev would also react to the gruesome victory at the UFC 308 post-fight press conference, admitting that whilst he feels bad for causing Whittaker such pain, it’s all part of the game.

The reason why was quickly apparent. Chimaev's arm injured Whittaker's jaw badly, and UFC commentator Daniel Cormier revealed the extent of the damage after the fight.

UFC 308 in pictures Khamzat Chimaev (white shorts) submits Robert Whittaker during a middleweight bout at UFC 308. Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National ...

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Robert Whittaker Had his Teeth Removed after UFC 308 Loss, Revealed Cyst in his Jaw Speaking on the MMA Arcade Podcast on November 26, Whittaker explained that he had his problem teeth removed in ...

Robert Whittaker returns from one of the most devastating losses of his career when he steps in the Octagon this weekend at UFC Abu Dhabi.