Overview
- A new clip shows Khamzat Chimaev and Demetrious Johnson drilling before a brief submission exchange where Johnson appears to avoid tapping to a Darce choke.
- The matchup paired a 185-pound middleweight champion with a 125-pound flyweight great, offering a stark look at how size changes control and escape options on the mat.
- The session took place at Santo Studios in California and was filmed by Bear Degidio of the Jaxxon Podcast.
- Chimaev remains 15-0 as the UFC middleweight champion and is preparing to defend his title against Sean Strickland at UFC 328 on May 9 in Newark.
- Johnson is set for UFC Hall of Fame induction this summer after a record 11 straight flyweight title defenses, underscoring the pedigree on display in the training room.