When Khamzat Chimaev walks into the Octagon at UFC 319 to face Dricus Du Plessis , all eyes will be on him. The undefeated contender is chasing middleweight gold, but every war is won long before fight night.

The real work happens far from the camera, on the mats, in the gym, and under the watchful eyes of those who mold champions. So, who’s in Chimaev’s corner? Which coaches are calling the shots, and which training partners are pushing him to his limits ahead of the biggest fight of his career? Let’s dive in!

Who is Khamzat Chimaev’s coach?

Simply put, there’s no one answer to the question. Ahead of his last fight at UFC 308 against Robert Whittaker , the undefeated fighter sought guidance from his first coach, Salim Selbievich , to further refine his skills.

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