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СпутникиРНSpaceXРоскосмосNASAThe Swedish mixed martial arist unleashed a flurry of punches and exchanged a laugh with his coach after appearing to catch him with a blow to the face.
By LUKE POWER, SPORTS REPORTER
Published: 14:19 EDT, 18 October 2023 | Updated: 16:01 EDT, 18 October 2023
Khamzat Chimaev showed fans what he was all about in an open training session as he sparred his trainer - and appeared to leave his counterpart slightly dazzled.
The Swedish mixed martial arist unleashed a flurry of punches and exchanged a laugh with his coach after appearing to catch him with a blow to the face.
'Borz' and his trainer took a moment to reset themselves before getting back into the swing of things.
Chimaev is gearing up for a titanic clash at UFC 294 on Saturday night with Kamaru Usman.
He was originally meant to fight Paulo Costa, but the Brazilian withdrew due to a grisly elbow infection and Usman stepped in with ten days' notice.
Khamzat Chimaev appeared to catch his coach in the face during a practice session
The two laughed after the mishap but it was proof of Chimaev's power as his coach looked surprised
Usman, a former welterweight champion, will step up to middleweight for his first but since March, when he suffered a second consecutive loss to Leon Edwards.
Chimaev boasts a 12-0 record and returns to the arena for the first time since September 2022, when he forced Kevin Holland into submission.
Usman's record is 20 wins to three defeats.
The other main event on the UFC 294 card will see Islam Makhachev once again face Alexander Volkanovski, who he outpointed to retain the lightweight championship at UFC 284 in February.
Nicknamed 'Bolz', he will face Kamaru Usman at UFC 294 on Saturday night in Abu Dhabi
Usman, who lost to Leon Edwards in March, is stepping in for Paulo Costa at short notice
Costa has had to undergo an operation after contracting a gruesome elbow infection
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The Brazilian shared images of the infection which has ruled him out of UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi
Makhachev was due to compete against Charles Oliveira, but his cut above his right eye meant Volkanovski had to replace him at short notice to rescue the blockbuster event.
Dana White and UFC moved quickly to resurrect the co-main cards for UFC 294 and it promises to be an enthralling evening.
Fans reacted to the news of Khimaev facing the 'Nigerian Nightmare' enthusiastically.
One wrote: 'I love seeing fighters like Kamaru Usman stepping up to take on the tough challenges! It's what makes the sport so thrilling.
Alexander Volkanovski has taken up the offer of a rematch with Islam Makhachev after Charles Oliveira pulled out due to a cut above his eye
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Charles Oliveira revealed the nasty cut which means that he won't be competing on Saturday
'The fight against Khamzat is going to be absolutely insane! Can't wait to see these two warriors go head-to-head in the octagon.'
Another posted: 'This is going to be the biggest fight of the year (imo). Chimaev is no pushover whatsoever but never underestimate the dog that is in 'The Nigerian Nightmare' Kamaru Usman because he is coming to fight at UFC 294. I favour Usman but don't be surprised if Khamzat wins.'
A third commented: 'Short notice older fighter, moving up in weight against the young lion. This is an EXTREME uphill battle logically, still has to travel and get adjusted to Abu Dhabi as well.
'I really want Kamaru Usman to win at all costs but this is going to be a tough one!'