UFC phenom Chimaev shows off intense ‘boot camp’ training (VIDEO)

Khamzat Chimaev prepares for his subsequent UFC check within the Swedish desert

Chechen-born Swede Khamzat Chimaev is ready to assault the UFC welterweight championship in 2022 and forward of what's anticipated to be a critical uptick in competitors this yr, the undefeated famous person has proven precisely what he's doing to arrange to face one of the best fighters at 170 kilos.

Chimaev is an ideal 4-0 since his UFC debut on “Fight Island” in the summertime of 2020 and additional cemented his already stellar popularity with a stoppage win over powerful Chinese ahead Li Jingliang in October 2021 throughout his final task within the Octagon – a submission victory that moved him into the highest 15 of the welterweight rankings for the primary time.

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The 27-year-old, nonetheless, stays one of many division's most shunned fighters – with UFC boss Dana White even saying he understands why the likes of Nate Diaz scoffed on the concept to be the following man for the texture. who hasn't been taken previous the fourth minute of a struggle since making his UFC bow.

” What do you assume? » White advised TMZ final month when requested if Diaz's refusal to struggle Chimaev was as a result of he was a ‘rookie', as Diaz claimed, or if the Stockton struggle veteran averted content material for causes nearer to self-preservation.

“Listen, man. Khamzat is a pure murderer. He's a killer, he's an absolute savage and I don't blame anyone for not wanting to fight Khamzat Chimaev,” White added the fighter who gained twice in ten days after becoming a member of the promotion and added one other knockout to his resume lower than two months later.

“Everyone on this enterprise is right here as a result of they belong right here. There aren't any actual recruits per se right here.

“There are guys with extra expertise and guys with much less expertise. Khamzat Chimaev is a kind of guys who is able to struggle anybody in a number of weight courses, on quick discover. He does wrestling matches.

“If it is a struggle, he is in it and he desires to struggle you. And that is the fact. People can remodel Khamzat nonetheless they need, and I do not blame them. »

And with these statements in thoughts, it is no shock that Chimaev does not at present have any opponents lined up.

Leon Edwards was linked – and even signed – to a struggle that fell by means of as a result of varied Covid incidents.

Neil Magny is one other who has spoken a couple of potential matchup and exchanged taunts on Twitter with Chimaev, though stories final week steered the American is ready to face Max Griffin at UFC Columbus on March 26, 2022.

The final identify talked about is that of former title challenger Gilbert Burns. Again, nonetheless, there's nothing concrete to say for the ” the recruit “ subsequent struggle.

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But this struggle will finally occur, and it is going to be one other step in the direction of the crown at present carried by the superb American wrestler Kamaru Usman.

And judging by the footage you possibly can see above, Chimaev and his sparring accomplice Reza Madadi spare no effort – actually – of their quest for excellence.

” It's very cold, “ UFC vet Madadi says within the transient clip which shows the pair operating and shadowboxing within the Swedish wilderness. “It's the Russian cold” he provides.

“Brother, nothing can cease us. We have a aim. You must work onerous for it. »

The footage seems to be harking back to Rocky Balboa's exercise montage within the film ‘Rocky V' – besides, and to borrow that analogy a bit additional, this time it is Ivan Drago pushing himself to his limits in harsh circumstances. freezing.

How would Rocky have fared on this match if their training roles had been reversed?

We might get a glimpse the following time Khamzat steps foot within the UFC octagon.