WATCH: Khamzat Chimaev mercilessly unloads on training partner in new training footage
New training footage shows UFC fighter Khamzat Chimaev unleashing a brutal assault on his training partner. The video captures Chimaev aggressively walking down his partner and delivering a flurry of strikes, leaving his partner struggling to defend himself.
'Borz', known for his explosive fighting style, showed no mercy as he relentlessly attacked his partner. The footage showcased the Russian native's precision and power as he landed several heavy blows that visibly shook his opponent.
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The training footage featuring the UFC fighter's partner was seen without any protective gear. This raised concerns among fans as the punches thrown by Chimaev were of high intensity and could have caused serious harm to his partner.
Khamzat Chimaev has been absent from octagon action for over six months now. This comes after missing weight at UFC 279, and despite his absence, he has not shied away from calling out high-profile fighters in both the welterweight and middleweight divisions.
The 28-year-old's desire to challenge himself against the best in the sport has been evident in his recent calls for fights. He has been actively seeking out top contenders in both divisions, demonstrating his ambition to establish himself as a force to be reckoned with in the UFC.
Khamzat Chimaev retaliates against Colby Covington
Khamzat Chimaev has been engaging in a war of words with former interim welterweight champion Colby Covington. Despite Covington expressing interest in fighting Chimaev on multiple occasions, a fight between the two has yet to materialize.
The undefeated combatant recently took to social media to address Covington's previous comments, posting a series of tweets. In a tweet, he shared a photo of himself holding a phone, along with emojis of a police car and an ambulance.
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Khamzat Chimaev's recent tweet, featuring a photo with emojis of a police car and an ambulance, the tweet referred to Covington's past altercations with other fighters, including Fabricio Werdum and Jorge Masvidal.
'Chaos' had previously called the police after an altercation with Werdum, during which the former heavyweight champion threw a boomerang at him. Additionally, Covington's infamous altercation with Masvidal outside a restaurant in Miami, Florida, led to criminal charges against the 'BMF' title holder.