When it comes to MMA, few names spark as much excitement as Khamzat Chimaev. The undefeated Chechen fighter has been making waves since his UFC debut in 2020. Now, he is back in the spotlight, but not for his usual octagon antics. He was recently spotted throwing down with none other than Razambek Zhamalov, the 2024 Olympic gold medalist in freestyle wrestling.
The video of their training session spread like wildfire across social media. Chimaev is gearing up for a showdown with Robert Whittaker at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi, and it is just a couple of weeks away.
The video showcased Khamzat Chimaev wrestling with Zhamalov. He seems to be getting the better of the Olympic champion in the exchanges. At one point, he even inverts him onto his head. As this was a friendly wrestling session, it showcased the level of the Chechen-born fighter’s ground game to fans.
Robert Whittaker, for his part is not backing down either. He promised to take Chimaev into “deep waters” when they eventually fight. The duo was supposed to fight in Saudi Arabia back in June, but ‘Borz’ had to pull out. Now, they will finally face each other in a possible title eliminator bout.
Fight Fans React To Khamzat Chimaev’s Wrestling Session With Olympic Champion
UFC fans were buzzing after a video surfaced of Chimaev grappling with Olympic gold medalist Razambek Zhamalov. The clip, shared on social media, quickly went viral and sparked intense debate among MMA enthusiasts. The 25-second snippet showed ‘Borz’ and Zhamalov locked in a tight scramble.
Fight fans took to the comment section to express their reactions to the video. Some fans seemed amazed by Khamzat Chimaev’s performance and believed that Whittaker was in trouble. Others felt that the weight discrepancy made it easier for ‘Borz.’ Some others felt that these scrambles could cause him injuries. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:
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In the end, whether fans support Team Chimaev or not, it’s hard to deny his excitement for the game. His willingness to test himself against world-class athletes speaks volumes about his ambition.
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