Khamzat Chimaev has certainly established himself as one the best MMA fighters in the UFC.
The 31 year old is set to defend his UFC Middleweight championship when he takes on Sean Strickland at UFC 328 in May.
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Chimaev holds an undefeated professional record and his impressive performances in the UFC have earned him many admirers.
Aug 16, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, UNITED STATES; Khamzat Chimaev (blue gloves) reacts after the fight against Dricus Du Plessis Murphy (red gloves) during UFC 319 at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
It seems as well that athletes across other sports also have respect for what “Borz” has accomplished in the octagon.
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So much so that an NFL quarterback even went along to Chimaev’s training camp ahead of his title fight at UFC 328.
Aug 16, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, UNITED STATES; Dricus Du Plessis Murphy (red gloves) fights Khamzat Chimaev (blue gloves) during UFC 319 at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
Jaxson Dart watches Chimaev train for title fight
A video on social media from MMA Uncensored has shared the moment of New York Giants QB Jaxson Dart being on hand to watch Chimaev train as the Middleweight titleholder prepares for his bout against Strickland.
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Although Chimaev competes in a different sport, there sure would have been plenty of things which Dart could have learned and taken in even just from watching one of the UFC’s elite in training.
This would have been an opportunity for Dart to gain first hand insight into the habits and work ethic you must develop to become a champion.
New York Giant’s Rookie QB Jaxson Dart joins Team Khamzat Chimaev training camp at Santo Studio’s with Khalil, Luke and Arman 👀💪 pic.twitter.com/ltyrekZj5M
— MMA UNCENSORED (@MMAUNCENSORED1) March 24, 2026
Overall, the chance to see a world class fighter doing what he does best is sure to be a memorable learning experience for fans, let alone professional athletes.
The video also shows that former Giants linebacker Bobby Okereke was also present at Chimaev’s training session.
For Chimaev, his goal is that his training camp will have him firing and ready to go when he defends his Middleweight belt against Strickland at UFC 328.
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