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Khamzat Chimaev, Luke Rockhold UFC star Khamzat Chimaev and former middleweight titleholder Luke Rockhold clashed on the mats ahead of Chimaev’s return to…

UFC star Khamzat Chimaev and former middleweight titleholder Luke Rockhold clashed on the mats ahead of Chimaev’s return to the Octagon.

Chimaev will face former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker in the UFC 308 co-main event next month. He returns to the Octagon against Whittaker after the two were supposed to headline UFC Saudi Arabia earlier this summer before Chimaev withdrew due to illness.

Chimaev, despite a recent injury scare ahead of UFC 308, is looking sharp ahead of his return. He’s already shared parts of his ferocious training regimen before the event and aims to make a statement.

Khamzat Chimaev and Rockhold have trained together ahead of UFC 308. The two elite athletes squared off in a friendly Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu match in the gym, and Chimaev smothered the former champion.

Khamzat Chimaev Trains With Luke Rockhold Ahead Of UFC 308

Watch Chimaev and Rockhold’s impromptu grappling match below.

Rockhold hasn’t fought in MMA since a loss to Paulo Costa at UFC 278. After parting ways with the UFC, he competed in the Karate Combat pit and Bare Knuckle FC ring.

As for Khamzat Chimaev , he’s looking to keep his positive momentum after an unbeaten run inside the Octagon. He’s looking ahead to a middleweight comeback after defeating Kamaru Usman at UFC 294 last year.

Chimaev is inarguably one of the UFC’s most promising stars for the future of the promotion. But he’s failed to back up his talent with his activities, dealing with various health issues in recent years.

A win over Whittaker at UFC 308 could potentially be enough for Chimaev to earn a middleweight title shot. UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis is expected to face Sean Strickland for his next title defense.

Chimaev is leaving no stone unturned ahead of his highly-anticipated UFC comeback. As for Rockhold, he got to see first-hand the headaches that Chimaev deals out on the mats.

Grappling Showdown: Khamzat Chimaev vs. Luke Rockhold at UFC Gym – Video

Preparing for his return to the Octagon later this year in a rescheduled showdown with former champion, Robert Whittaker,…

Preparing for his return to the Octagon later this year in a rescheduled showdown with former champion, Robert Whittaker, unbeaten middleweight star, Khamzat Chimaev employed the help of another former division pacesetter in the form of Luke Rockhold – grappling with the Californian to prepare for UFC 308.

Chimaev, who currently holds the number eleven ranked middleweight rank, has been sidelined from action since last October, landing a close and controversial majority decision win over former welterweight champion and pound-for-pound number one ranked, Kamaru Usman.

Khamzat Chimaev calls for UFC 308 return I would like to fight for the title

And forced from a June return against the above-mentioned, Whittaker in a UFC Saudi Arabia premiere for the organization, Chimaev withdrew from the headliner with the ex-champion, due to a reported “violent” illness.

However, last week, the Chechen-born star was booked once more to take on Whittaker – upon request from the latter apparently, in the form of a UFC 308 co-main event fight in Abu Dhabi, over the course of five rounds.

Khamzat Chimaev reveals violent illness which ruled him from UFC Saudi Arabia I had headaches

Khamzat Chimaev rolls with Luke Rockhold in grappling showdown

And already beginning camp for his final quarter comeback to the Octagon, Khamzat Chimaev looks to have linked up with former undisputed UFC and Strikeforce middleweight kingpin, Rockhold – scrambling and grappling with the Santa Cruz veteran on the mats of a UFC Gym.

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For Rockhold, the former UFC middleweight champion called time on his mixed martial arts career following a decision loss to former title challenger, Paulo Costa back in 2022, ending his career in the midst of a three-fight losing run.

However, last time out, Rockhold laid waste to fellow striking star, Joe Schilling in a Karate Combat headliner back in April in the United Arab Emirates, scoring a third round knockout win over his compatriot.

Struggling for activity in the last two years amid injury and illness, Chimaev had scored two impressive wins over both Gilbert Burns and Kevin Holland two years ago before his win over Usman, in what appears to have marked his final walk at the welterweight limit following a weight-miss blunder.

Do you think Khamzat Chimaev can beat Robert Whittaker at UFC 308?

Ex-UFC star Luke Rockhold blasts Sean Strickland after sparring offer: ‘He’s a fake, I will step on that kid’

Following his recent call out from fellow former UFC middleweight champion, Sean Strickland, Luek Rockhold has doubled-down on his…

Following his recent call out from fellow former UFC middleweight champion, Sean Strickland, Luek Rockhold has doubled-down on his wish to fight the outspoken contender, labelling the polarizing striker a “fake” as well as a “fraud”.

Rockhold, a former UFC and Strikeforce middleweight gold holder, made his return to combat sports earlier this year in Dubai, landing an impressive knockout win over former kickboxing world champion, Joe Schilling under the banner of Karate Combat.

And featuring against fellow UFC alum, Mike Perry since his exit from the organization, Rockhold made a brief outing under the scrutiny of the BKFC (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship), suffering a TKO defeat to the promotional star.

Bowing out of the Octagon following a decision loss to common-foe Paulo Costa – whom Strickland defeated last weekend at UFC 302, Rockhold has since made a stunning plea to CEO, Dana White to offer him a one-fight deal to take on Xtreme Couture staple, Strickland.

Luke Rockhold win over Alex Pereira I'll f*cking murder that motherf*cker — Mandatory Credit: Phil Lambert

Initially set to fight at UFC 268 in November 2021, weeks from the pairing, Rockhold was forced from his showdown with Strickland after suffering a herniated disc in his back.

Luke Rockhold hits back at Sean Strickland

And offering to spar the Santa Cruz veteran in a bid to settle their differences, Strickland appears to be on the hitlist of Rockhold still, who would prefer to stand opposite him in the UFC.

Sean Strickland settles fighter pay issue with UFC execs agrees to clash with Paulo Costa in June — Mandatory Credit: Zuffa LLC

“He’s (Sean Strickland) a fake little b*tch, I know who he is,” Luke Rockhold said during an appearance on the JAXXON podcast. “I don’t think he believes the sh*t he’s saying these days. He’s just spouting off – if Dana (White) gives me that hall pass, I’ll come in, I will step on that kid.”

“I sparred you [for] one round, f*cked you up and you snuck away like a b*tch, this was witnessed,” Luke Rockhold continued. “Also, we were scheduled to fight, I said ‘Hell yeah, that’s an easy paycheck,” and you pulled out a few weeks out.”

Would you like to see Luke Rockhold return to the UFC to take on Sean Strickland?

Luke Rockhold offers to make UFC return to land fight with Sean Strickland: ‘I will end this kid’s life, I guarantee’

Sean Strickland has fired back at Luke Rockhold after the former champ called him out. Rockhold was doing a…

Sean Strickland has fired back at Luke Rockhold after the former champ called him out.

Rockhold was doing a watch along for UFC 302 on the JAXXON PODCAST, which is hosted by Rampage Jackson. While watching Strickland vs Costa, Rockhold was frustrated with the way Strickland was fighting and called to fight the former champ and vowed to f**k him up.

“If you were Dana White would you ever want this guy fighting back for a title? I can’t stand watching this motherf****r fight. F*****g book me, sign me up Dana. I will f*****g end this kid’s life, I guarantee,” Luke Rockhold said.

Sean Strickland responds to Luke Rockhold

Rockhold and Strickland were booked to fight one another at UFC 268 in November of 2021 but Rockhold was forced out of the bout due to a herniated disc.

Luke Rockhold Mike Perry I hit hard I don't think this f*cking kid understands UFC BKFC — Mandatory Credit: Zuffa LLC

So, following Luke Rockhold’s comments, Sean Strickland took to social media to rip the former champ.

Couple things… I sparred you 1 round, fucked you up and you snuck away like a bitch. This was witnessed

Also we were scheduled to fight. I said "hell yeah that's a easy paycheck"

And you pulled out a few weeks out…

Xtreme? I'll fuck you up for fun lol https://t.co/8QcDb3oZpj

— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) June 5, 2024

“Couple things… I sparred you 1 round, f****d you up and you snuck away like a bitch. This was witnessed Also we were scheduled to fight. I said “hell yeah that’s an easy paycheck” And you pulled out a few weeks out… Xtreme? I’ll f**k you up for fun lol,” Strickland wrote on X.

Whether or not the UFC has any interest in bringing back Rockhold to fight in the promotion again is to be seen. But, perhaps with his newfound rivalry with Strickland, the UFC does re-sign him to make this fight.

After Sean Strickland returned to the win column at UFC 302 with a split decision win over Paulo Costa, the former champ said he will be holding out for a title shot.

Strickland lost his middleweight title by decision to Dricus Du Plessis back in January in a very close fight. Although Dana White said Strickland won, he didn’t get an immediate rematch and now after getting back in the win column, Strickland plans to hold out for a title shot.

Time to sit and wait for a title shot……….

— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) June 3, 2024

“Time to sit and wait for a title shot……….,” Strickland wrote.

Strickland is currently 29-6 as a pro and ranked as the No. 1 contender at middleweight.

Michael Bisping welcomes trilogy fight with rival Luke Rockhold with Karate Combat: ‘I’d do it, 100 percent’

Michael Bisping could be coming out of retirement to face Luke Rockhold at Karate Combat. Rockhold is coming off…

Michael Bisping could be coming out of retirement to face Luke Rockhold at Karate Combat.

Rockhold is coming off a knockout win over Joe Schilling in his Karate Combat debut over the weekend. It was a great performance from the former UFC middleweight champion, and now, Bisping says he’s interested in the trilogy match with Rockhold.

“Luke Rockhold [vs. Joe Schilling], I was doing a live to it, and everyone’s like, ‘You gotta do the trilogy.’ I’ll do Karate Kombat against Luke Rockhold. I’ll do it. I will have a trilogy with Luke Rockhold in Karate Kombat. I would love to… This is gathering momentum a little too quickly, let me see my hip doctor first and get my neck sorted. I’m joking. I’d do it. 100% I would,” Bisping said on his podcast.

Michael Bisping UFC — Mandatory Credit: Mike Roach – Zuffa LLC

Michael Bisping welcomes trilogy bout with Luke Rockhold

If Karate Combat can sign Michael Bisping and make the trilogy with Luke Rockhold, it would be a massive fight for the promotion to secure. But, whether or not Bisping can be cleared with his eye is uncertain.

Luke Rockhold shows interest in Lyoto Machida rematch

Although Michael Bisping is interested in having his trilogy with Luke Rockhold at Karate Combat, the former middleweight champion called out Lyoto Machida.

Michael Bisping, 2023, UFC — Mandatory Credit: Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC

Rockhold and Machida fought in the UFC in 2015 and Rockhold won by submission, which was the fight that got him the title shot. After his knockout over Joe Schilling, he called out Machida for his next appearance in Karate Combat.

Luke Rockhold eyes potential UFC return despite retiring it's on my terms

“There’s only one man I wanna fight in this pit, and that’s Lyoto Machida,” Rockhold said in his post-fight interview in Dubai (via MMAFighting). “And you’re lucky because they don’t allow elbows, so no more f****** nightmares about the elbows. Bring it. Let’s see what you got, let’s see what your paychecks look like. Bring out that chequebook. Lyoto, I know you need a payday, motherf*cker. Come get it.”

Rockhold has options for his next fight as both Bisping and Machida have now expressed interest in fighting him in Karate Combat.

Ex-UFC champ Luke Rockhold knocks out Joe Schilling in Karate Combat debut – KC 45 Highlights

Luke Rockhold made a statement in his Karate Combat debut. Taking center stage at KC 45 in Dubai, the…

Luke Rockhold made a statement in his Karate Combat debut.

Taking center stage at KC 45 in Dubai, the former UFC middleweight champion left The Pit with a busted nose, but also an impressive win over former GLORY Kickboxing and Bellator MMA standout Joe Schilling.

Schilling came out immediately putting pressure on Rockhold and backing his opponent up against the wall. Despite controlling The Pit, Schilling offered little in the way of offense in the opening round as Rockhold attacked with his legs, repeatedly going high with the head kick and punishing Schilling’s lead leg.

After being trigger-shy in the first three minutes, Schilling came out swinging in the second. Rockhold was again able to use his kicks to create space and circle the outside of The Pit before scoring a brief takedown. After being separated by the referee, Rockhold took Schilling down once again, landing some solid ground-and-pound strikes.

Somewhere in the fracas, Rockhold’s nose was busted open and began pouring blood.

As Schilling continued his pursuit near the halfway point of the third round, Rockhold landed a massive overhand right that sent ‘Stitch ’em Up’ crashing to the canvas. Rockhold followed it up with a few ground-and-pound strikes, forcing the referee to step in and call for the stoppage.

Official Result: Luke Rockhold def. Joe Schilling via TKO

Check Out Highlights From Luke Rockhold vs. Joe Schilling at Karate Combat 45:

Luke Rockhold just got his nose SMASHED #KC45 pic.twitter.com/IQgSfn5eWv

— M????s H??????? (@MmaUnderdogs) April 20, 2024

Luke Rockhold knocks out Joe Schilling in the main event of #KarateCombat45 pic.twitter.com/7zEfcUcokA

— Steven Rae (@stevenrae_) April 20, 2024

Clean right hook from Luke Rockhold to finish Schilling, followed by some GNP #KC45 pic.twitter.com/HrcdEW0gT4

— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) April 20, 2024