Former UFC combatant recounts challenging training sessions under the tutelage of new coach Chimaev
Quinton Jackson, the legendary former UFC light heavyweight champion, has shared his thoughts on Khamzat Chimaev's new coach, Sam Calavita, and the impact Calavita has had on Chimaev's training.
During a recent episode of his podcast "Rampage", Jackson acknowledged that Calavita's training methods have significantly improved Chimaev's cardio, which was previously identified as a potential weakness. This improvement is particularly crucial for Chimaev's upcoming middleweight title fight against Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319.
However, Jackson himself has expressed reservations about engaging with Calavita's training style. Despite recognising the results, Jackson has implied that there are personal or stylistic reasons preventing him from adopting the approach.
Jackson described his workouts with Calavitto as "brutal", and he has no intention of returning to that training regime. In fact, he referred to the experience as "hell".
The title fight between Chimaev and du Plessis will headline the 319th numbered UFC event, but further details about the nature of the event or the rules of the fight were not provided.
In a separate development, Artur Bivol has revealed the strategy he used to defeat Canelo Alvarez, but that's a story for another day.
[1] Source: Rampage podcast episode (date not specified) [3] Source: Unspecified interview or statement by Quinton Jackson (date not specified)
Bookmakers might consider Khamzat Chimaev's improved cardio, a result of Sam Calavita's training methods, as a significant factor in his upcoming middleweight title fight against Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319. Despite acknowledging the success of Calavita's training style, Quinton Jackson has expressed reluctance to adopt it, describing his workouts with Calavitto as "brutal" and referring to the experience as "hell."
