Tons of fighters come and go in the sport of MMA, but only a few leave behind a mark that sticks around for years to come. One name that has been causing quite a stir lately is Khamzat Chimaev. The Chechen-born fighter is known for his ferocious fighting style and bold persona. But his reputation has also suffered a hit due to his constant withdrawals from fights.
So, what’s the deal with Chimaev’s frequent no-shows? Well, none other than his former training partner, Caio Borralho, recently disclosed some insider information. ‘Rei dos Nerds’ is fresh off a victory against Jared Cannonier. He spilled the beans in a recent interview.
“He trains a lot. Like, I haven’t seen any other guy in my life that trains as much as he trains, you know. Maybe that’s why sometimes he, like, kills his body and doesn’t make it to the fight,” said Borralho via Submission Radio.
Borralho further painted a picture of Khamzat Chimaev’s typical training day. Five rounds of sparring, followed by four more rounds on the pads and to top it off, a 30-minute run. With this in mind, Chimaev’s kryptonite isn’t an injury or a secret fear of his opponents. The man just doesn’t know when to quit.
This over-training habit has led to some pretty disappointing moments for fans. Recently, Chimaev was supposed to face Robert Whittaker but had to pull out due to low immunity and over-training effects. But the good news is that Chimaev’s apparently back on track and ready to face Whittaker in Abu Dhabi this October. Will he manage to keep his training in check this time? Only time will tell.
Caio Borralho Believes That He Will Eventually Fight Khamzat Chimaev
Friendships are a luxury that only a few can afford in the world of combat sports. This is evident from Caio Borralho, who is at the crossroads of facing his friend, Chimaev. The rising star recently climbed to No. 5 in the middleweight rankings. This means a potential conflict with ‘Borz.’
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Borralho believes a showdown with his former training partner is inevitable. It’s not a fight he’s seeking, mind you. It’s more like destiny with a side of UFC matchmaking.
“If UFC gave me a chance to choose who I’m facing, I’m not choosing him. Just because we are a little bit close and stuff. But I think definitely there will be a time that we must face each other, you know? So, I’ll be ready. He’ll be ready,” said Borralho in the same interview with Submission Radio.
Only time will tell what’s next for these two middleweights. If Borralho and Chimaev do meet in the octagon, it’ll be a clash of titans. Two friends turned rivals battling it out for UFC glory. It is a reminder that today’s training partner could be tomorrow’s opponent in the world of professional fighting. It’s not personal; it’s just business.
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