Khamzat Chimaev and Arman Tsarukyan haven’t stepped into the cage for a while, but they have remained active on social networks and beyond. In a special event within the Russian sports reality show Hype Reality, these two fighters faced off.
Khamzat Chimaev, the UFC middleweight fighter ranked among the top 15, was unable to fight Robert Whittaker last month in Saudi Arabia due to severe illness. Fortunately, the New Zealander put on a spectacular performance by knocking out Chimaev’s replacement, Ikram Aliskerov. The latter remains open to facing the Chechen star and might also compete for the title.
Despite these setbacks, Chimaev appeared on Hype Reality, the Russian version of The Ultimate Fighter, where he fulfilled his commitments in the combat sports reality show. He will coach a team of fighters, who will compete against a team led by Arman Tsarukyan, the number one lightweight contender. This event marked the first face-to-face encounter between the coaches, heightening the excitement among fans.
A Crucial Face-Off Between Khamzat Chimaev and Arman Tsarukyan in a Special Event
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Potential Support Between the Fighters
Despite their confrontation on Hype Reality 3, these Russian-speaking fighters get along well. There is a possibility that Chimaev could help Tsarukyan in his quest to win the UFC lightweight title against Islam Makhachev, but these are just rumors for now.
Future Challenges
For now, Khamzat Chimaev must focus on his career. It is not yet known when the 30-year-old will return to the octagon, but he faces a tough task if he wants to repair his tarnished image following the recent cryptocurrency fraud scandal. Fans are eagerly awaiting to see what Chimaev will bring to the table in the future and whether he will reclaim his spot among the elite fighters in the UFC.