Fans have reacted to UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev’s latest sparring footage in which Chimaev, while sparring with Khalil Rountree Jr., is clearly out-striking the light heavyweight fighter and even drops him with a right hook to the temple.
The Chechen-born Emirati is gearing up for the first defense of his middleweight title and will be taking on Sean Strickland in the main event of UFC 328.
As per Daniel Cormier, Chimaev has been going all out during training sessions. “DC” says that “Borz” is pushing his teammates to go hard on him and rewarding anyone who manages to submit him.
Fans react after Khamzat Chimaev drops Khalil Rountree Jr. during training session
Netizens reacted to the clip posted above. A user reminded others:
“Khamzat is way better on the feet than people want to give him credit for”
Another commented:
“Khamzat’s striking looks impressive”
A few other fans chimed in:
“Khamzat is the man!”
“This sh*t is starting to show levels.”
“This whole camp has been a Khalil Rountree humiliation ritual. If he doesn’t look amazing in his next fight, then he’s wasted his time.”
Check out some of the reactions below:
Khali Rountree Jr. shares how he felt after training with Khamzat Chimaev
Former UFC title challenger Khalil Rountree Jr. believes training with Khamzat Chimaev has been eye-opening, exhausting, and humbling. These intense training sessions with “Borz” made the 36-year-old realize he still needs to make several improvements as a mixed martial artist. On the Jaxxon Podcast, “The War Horse” said:
“It was painful. There were definitely moments where I would call them humbling because they make me question certain things that I even say about myself. Sometimes I think I’m in good shape, and then I face a workout like this, and it makes me realize that there’s so much more to go. And so it’s eye-opening and overall good… I am exhausted.”
Check out Khalil Rountree Jr.’s comments below: