UFC 308 On ESPN+ PPV [10/26 at 2 pm ET] “Return To Fight Island” (Topuria/Holloway, Whittaker/Chimaev)

[Roid Jones]

I'm still trying to figure out the science behind what Chimaev did to Whittaker's jaw

 

[The Guru]

I'm still trying to figure out what the science behind what Chimaev did to Whittaker's jaw

Me as well. Was it just an absurd squeeze?
Looking at this picture maybe the dislocated jaw made him more vulnerable to having his teeth pushed in. He cant clench his jaw and the force has nowhere to go but through the bottom jaw.

 

[seemorecizzy]

Max was done after he turned down da square dance at da beginning of the fight. Thats the mental edge Topuria needed and Max had to feel like a bytch even though it was probably a smart move

 

[42 Monks]

Max was done after he turned down da square dance at da beginning of the fight. Thats the mental edge Topuria needed and Max had to feel like a bytch even though it was probably a smart move

that was literally the smartest thing max could've done - dodge the ego battle in the center of the ring

ilia would've dismantled him instantly. it took a crazy diverse striking approach to even keep him honest

 

[seemorecizzy]

that was literally the smartest thing max could've done - dodge the ego battle in the center of the ring

ilia would've dismantled him instantly. it took a crazy diverse striking approach to even keep him honest

It may of been smart, but Holloway is known for shyt like that and is the BMF champ. Him essentially backing down from his bread and butter wasnt a good look...and he got knocked out clean anyway lol