Arman Tsarukyan posted videos on social media showing joint training sessions with Khamzat Chimaev. The post expresses anticipation for both fighters' returns to the octagon. The footage highlights the collaboration between the two high-level UFC fighters during their preparation. Details about the specific nature or location of the training were not provided in the post.
Arman Tsarukyan took to social media on April 22 to post footage of himself training alongside Khamzat Chimaev, offering fans a glimpse of the two elite UFC fighters working together in the gym as both prepare for their respective returns to the octagon.
Tsarukyan, 29, enters any future appearance as the No. 1-ranked lightweight contender, carrying a record of 23-3-0. The Russian fighter out of American Top Team stands five-foot-seven with a 72-inch reach and brings steady volume to his fights, averaging 3.85 significant strikes landed per minute at 50 percent accuracy. He also poses a consistent grappling threat, averaging 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Chimaev, meanwhile, holds the No. 1 ranking at middleweight and sits 10th in the pound-for-pound standings. The 32-year-old, who represents the United Arab Emirates and trains out of Allstars Training Center, owns a 15-1-0 record and is among the most dangerous fighters in the sport across all disciplines. He lands 4.04 significant strikes per minute at a striking accuracy of 60 percent, and his wrestling output of 5.29 takedowns per 15 minutes ranks among the highest in the promotion.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan is the top-ranked lightweight contender, making his next appearance a likely title-picture fight
- Chimaev holds the No. 1 middleweight ranking and is a top-10 pound-for-pound presence, so his return carries significant divisional weight
- The pairing of two high-level grapplers and strikers in a shared camp suggests both fighters are investing in well-rounded preparation
- No venue, opponent, or date information has been confirmed for either fighter's next bout
