VIDEO: Superstar Khamzat Chimaev goes VIRAL after grappling former champ Luke Rockhold

Video of former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold and undefeated UFC middleweight Khamzat Chimaev grappling goes viral on the internet.

VIDEO: Superstar Khamzat Chimaev goes VIRAL after grappling former champ Luke Rockhold

Khamzat Chimaev and Luke Rockhold at 'HFC Fight Show' (Image via Imago)

Luke Rockhold and Khamzat Chimaev are currently going viral on the internet. The two middleweight stars recently engaged in an exciting grappling match on camera. Turns out it was part of an upcoming episode of a reality show that is about to air soon. Here is what happened:

Former UFC middleweight champion, Luke Rockhold grappled with current undefeated middleweight contender, Khamzat Chimaev. The undefeated Chechen will be part of an upcoming episode of ‘HFC Fight Show’ where Rockhold is acting as coach to the other contenders.

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Hardcore FC is based in Russia. It is a prominent MMA organization that is popular for its frequent and well-publicized events. The events primarily happen at the Hardcore Platform in Moscow.

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Luke Rockhold’s involvement with Hardcore FC primarily centers around his role as a coach on the new reality series called “HFC Fight Show”. The show is modeled after the UFC’s “The Ultimate Fighter” (TUF). Alongside Tyron Woodley, Rockhold will coach fighters in this series, which is supposed to be filmed in the United Arab Emirates over a period of six weeks.

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Fans react to Khamzat Chimaev and Luke Rockhold grappling on HFC Fight Show

Khamzat Chimaev was supposed to fight former champion Robert Whittaker at UFC Saudi Arabia. However, an unexpected health complication took out the Chechen and barred him from fighting at UFC Saudi Arabia. However, ‘Borz’ revealed that he has got better and is ready to make his comeback.

The video of Khamzat Chimaev grappling Luke Rockhold caught the attention of fans on social media. People went to the comment section to share their reactions to the Chechen’s appearance on the reality series. Here are some of the reactions from X:

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Khamzat Chimaev (via X)

People had some interesting reactions to Rockhold and ‘Borz’s grappling session. Many were confused as to when this happened. Others expressed how good the Chechen and the former champion were on the mat. This coaching stint is a significant move for Rockhold.

He parted ways with the UFC in January 2023 after a series of losses and a subsequent stint in bare-knuckle boxing where he fought Mike Perry. The series will not feature a fight between Rockhold and Woodley unlike the TUF, where coaches often fight at the end of the series.

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