Arman Tsarukyan posted video footage on social media showing him training together with Khamzat Chimaev. The post expressed anticipation for both fighters' returns to the octagon. While the post does not provide specific details about when or where the training sessions took place, it indicates the two fighters have been working together recently. No concrete information was given about upcoming fight dates or opponents for either athlete.
Lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan and middleweight standout Khamzat Chimaev have been sharing a mat, with Tsarukyan posting training footage on social media alongside "Borz" and expressing anticipation for both fighters' returns to the octagon.
Tsarukyan, 29, enters the session as the number-one ranked lightweight in the UFC, carrying a 23-3 record for American Top Team. The Russian fighter stands five-foot-seven with a 72-inch reach and has built his reputation on a well-rounded game, averaging 3.85 significant strikes per minute along with 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Chimaev, 32, is equally imposing on the other side of that training equation. Representing the United Arab Emirates and Allstars Training Center, "Borz" sits ranked first in the middleweight division and tenth on the pound-for-pound list, holding a 15-1 record. At six-foot-two with a 75-inch reach, he is one of the most physically dominant fighters in the sport, landing significant strikes at a 60 percent accuracy clip and averaging an exceptional 5.29 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Both men hold the number-one contender spot in their respective divisions, meaning each is positioned for a title shot.
- Chimaev's grappling volume and Tsarukyan's wrestling-integrated striking make for a genuinely challenging training dynamic that could sharpen both fighters.
- The post offers no confirmed fight dates or opponents for either athlete, so the timeline for their respective returns remains open.
