UFC fighters Michael Page and Khamzat Chimaev have been training together ahead of their respective upcoming fights.
Michael Page and Khamzat Chimaev are joining forces. They’re prepping for their upcoming bouts.
Chimaev’s got a big fight on the horizon. He’s set to square off with top-ranked middleweight Robert Whittaker. The showdown is slated for UFC Saudi Arabia on June 22. And guess what? He spent part of his birthday week training with “Venom” himself.
Want a sneak peek? Check out a snapshot of the fighters (courtesy of Page’s Instagram).
Page had nothing but praise for Chimaev. “Pleasure to train alongside such a beast,” he wrote.
And what about Page? He’s waiting for his next fight. He made a splash in his UFC debut this past March. The ex-Bellator star triumphed over welterweight contender Kevin Holland. It was a unanimous decision at UFC 299.
Now, with the UFC heading to Manchester, England, on July 27, rumors are swirling. The matchmakers might be looking to book the London-born Page for that card.
Chimaev just turned 30. He’s fresh off a majority decision win in a middleweight bout. His opponent was former welterweight champ Kamaru Usman at UFC 294. The victory kept Chimaev’s record spotless at 13-0. Now, he’s got a shot at another ex-champ when he goes toe-to-toe with Whittaker on June 22.
Here’s another pic from the training session. This one’s from former fighter Tam Khan.
Oh, and by the way, the photo’s on Instagram. You can check it out there. Just search for @tam_khan.