UFC news: Khamzat Chimaev was 'choked out' during a sparring session by a Chechen leader

Khamzat Chimaev in a file photo [Image- Twitter@UFC]
By Blesson Daniel | May 30, 2022 | 2 Min Read follow icon Follow Us

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov ‘choked out’ Khamzat Chimaev during a “friendly” fighting session following his wedding celebrations. Since joining the UFC, the rising star has won all four of his octagon outings, most notably defeating Gilbert Burns, who was rated No. 2 in his weight class. Kadyrov was one of the few people to post footage from Chimaev’s private wedding, which has delayed his return. The political leader said on social media that the grandchildren of the First President of the Chechen Republic and Hero of Russia, Akhmat-Khadzhi Kadyrov-Adam and Eli Kadyrov, came face to face with the octagon’s thunderstorm. Even though this was merely a friendly sparring session, the “Chechen Wolf” customarily tired his opponents, demonstrating his talent and poise in the ring.

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Khamzat Chimaev choked out cold

In a video of the two sparring in training, Kadyrov looks to triumph over the emerging star, who is, of course, being kind with the Chechen president. The bout began with Kadyrov dominating the opening exchanges, backing the star against the wall before successfully sweeping his legs away in a takedown. He then put Kadyrov in a guillotine grip, which looked to ‘choke him out,’ but he quickly climbed to his feet. The president then continued his wrestling with Chimaev, completing another successful takedown with side control before rising to their feet and practising their punching.

After winning from Gilbert Burns, Chimaev wishes to have a title match against Usman. But it is expected that Chimaev may face Colby Covington in the next bout. It is still unclear who he might face. But it is highly anticipated that he will face soon, but it is still unclear who. Many speculations are being made but nothing official yet. Also, Chimaev recently got married in a secret ceremony. Nothing much about his wife is known. But cheers to his marriage and for great coming UFC accolades.