Khamzat Chimaev ‘bullying’ opponent from Arman Tsarukyan reality show has fans going wild

Khamzat Chimaev, a UFC middleweight contender, engaged in a grappling exchange with a team member of Arman Tsarukyan during a reality show.

Khamzat Chimaev ‘bullying’ opponent from Arman Tsarukyan reality show has fans going wild

Khamzat Chimaev mauls one of Arman Tsarukyan's teammates at a reality show (Image via X)

Khamzat Chimaev, a Chechen native who has made significant strides in the UFC middleweight division. Known for his dominant fighting style, Chimaev has once again made headlines for his performance. This time, he showcased his skills by overpowering a teammate of his friend Arman Tsarukyan during a sparring session.

Over the years, the UFC community has seen several intriguing friendships develop among its fighters. Recently, the friendship between UFC middleweight contender Khamzat Chimaev and UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan has been generating a lot of buzz. However, a video emerged of Chimaev sparring with Zalimkhan Yusupov, a teammate of Tsarukyan, sparking significant discussion.

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The sparring session was part of the reality show Hype Fighting, where Chimaev and Tsarukyan serve as the captains this season. This Russian reality show is quite similar to the UFC’s The Ultimate Fighter. Interestingly, a clip from the sparring session quickly went viral, showing Chimaev effortlessly throwing his opponent around the octagon.

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Recently, the Chechen fighter demonstrated his impressive MMA skills at UFC 308. In his match against former UFC champion Robert Whittaker, Chimaev forced Whittaker to submit in a brutal display of dominance. Fans who saw the viral video of Chimaev overpowering his opponent couldn’t help but share their reactions.

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MMA world reacts to Khamzat Chimaev’s exquisite grappling prowess

Khamzat Chimaev is one of those fighters who has been likened to UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov. As such, many in the promotion and several fight fans believe, Chimaev has the ability to dominate some of the top fighters in the division. Interestingly, due to his impressive performances in the promotion, the Chechen native is currently roaring in popularity,

Khamzat Chimaev and Arman Tsarukyan discussing after a training session
Khamzat Chimaev and Arman Tsarukyan discussing after a training session (Image via X)

The reaction of the fight fans to Chimaev’s recently widely circulated video is an evident example of that. The fight fans were all praised at the UFC middleweight contenders’ exquisite grappling prowess. Check out some of the reactions below.

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Many fight fans have expressed their desire to see Chimaev become the next UFC middleweight champion. Interestingly, the Chechen native has long envisioned himself as a champion in the UFC. With various factors aligning, it will be interesting to see how Chimaev’s journey unfolds in the promotion.

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