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‘Beating Up Guys Not Even Close to His Level’ Former UFC Title Holder Drops Truth Bomb on Khamzat Chimaev’s Sparring Intensity

Related Topics: Khamzat Chimaev, Glover Teixeira

Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Glover Teixeira has offered his assessment of undefeated middleweight contender Khamzat Chimaev, acknowledging the fighter’s elite status and impressive microphone skills while raising concerns about his approach to sparring sessions with lesser-skilled training partners.

Former UFC Champion Warns: Khamzat Chimaev Goes Too Hard Against Outmatched Training Partners

In a recent appearance on the UFC Glory Days podcast, Teixeira provided a nuanced perspective on Chimaev’s development as a fighter and his preparation methods. The Brazilian legend, who has built a successful gym operation and coaching career in Connecticut, recognized Chimaev’s undeniable talent and work ethic while offering constructive criticism about intensity management during training camp activities.