Khamzat Chimaev’s Preparation for UFC 328 Title Defense at Jaxxon Training Facility

As Khamzat Chimaev prepares for his first middleweight title defense against Sean Strickland at UFC 328 on May 9th, a key component of his training camp has emerged: the Jaxxon Training Facility. This facility has become central to Chimaev’s preparations as he aims to remain undefeated and solidify his position as champion.

A Fresh Training Home for ‘Borz’

Chimaev, formerly training at Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas, now utilizes the Jaxxon Training Facility when in the United States. The shift comes after Chimaev expressed concerns about overtraining and insufficient rest with his previous team, issues that contributed to prior health challenges (MMA Junkie).

The Jaxxon Facility and its Key Personnel

The Jaxxon Training Facility, backed by former UFC champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, has quickly become a popular destination for MMA fighters. Bear Degidio, the Chief Marketing Officer of Jaxxon, played a crucial role in establishing the state-of-the-art facility, offering elite resources for fighters to prepare for their bouts (MMA Junkie). Degidio’s background is notably in paintball, where he was a professional competitor.

Chimaev’s training at Jaxxon includes working with renowned fitness coach Sam Calavitta, who has focused on improving the champion’s conditioning (MMA Junkie). Recent videos show Chimaev sparring with Khalil Rountree Jr. At the facility, demonstrating the intensity of his preparation.

Degidio on Supporting Chimaev’s Title Run

Bear Degidio emphasized Jaxxon’s commitment to providing Chimaev with the necessary resources for success. “We gave him the entire facility in the Jaxxon Media House and went and built the cage for him and built the gym equipment, we had everything he needed,” Degidio stated (MMA Junkie). He added, “I’m just blessed to be able to play a part and to bring this team together.”

UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland

Khamzat Chimaev (15-0) will defend his middleweight title against former champion Sean Strickland (30-7) in the main event of UFC 328, taking place on May 9th in Newark, New Jersey (MMA Weekly), (MMA Junkie), (ESPN), (CBS Sports).