Michael Chandler reacts to melancholic edit addressing Robert Whittaker's fans ahead of Khamzat Chimaev fight

Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker is set to face divisional boogeyman Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi this weekend. Chimaev, largely seen as an unstoppable force on his way to the top, is expected by some to run through 'The Reaper', who has seen his fair share of beatdowns in the past.

ACD MMA posted a melancholic video of the aftermath of fighters following their fights, insinuating that it might happen to Whittaker the moment Chimaev takes him down.

Check out the video below:

"'and we are underway… EARLY TAKEDOWN BY KHAMZAT CHIMAEV' Whittaker fans:"

UFC lightweight Michael Chandler, who was featured in the video, expressed how the video hit him hard, especially with Nolan Taylor's song, 68, in the background.

Chandler said:

"This song with this video hits different…"

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Khamzat Chimaev proclaims himself the "best wrestler in the UFC" ahead of battle with Robert Whittaker

Once Khamzat Chimaev decides to take you down, you're going down. Once you hit the ground, the chances of you getting up and surviving will go from slim to zero. Whether or not 'Borz' decides to wrestle with you. If not, he'll use his iron fists to put you away.

In the official countdown video released by the UFC for UFC 308, the Chechen warrior acknowledged Robert Whittaker's championship-level skills but confidently cited his top-notch wrestling skills and atomic right hand will get the job done.

Chimaev said:

"Robert [Whittaker] as been a champion and one of the best guys at the top. But I don’t care about this. In the war, doesn’t matter, you die. Why should I be worried about him? I’m a complete MMA fighter. I am the best wrestler in the UFC. He needs to worry about my wrestling, and my right hand can knock this guy out."

Check out Khamzat Chimaev's comments below(15:30):

Chimaev faces Whittaker in the co-main event of UFC 308, happening live inside the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE.