Arman Tsarukyan defends coach Calavitta amid Chimaev loss criticism

Arman Tsarukyan has defended coach Sam Calavitta against criticism following Khamzat Chimaev's loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 328 last month. Calavitta, who oversaw Chimaev's training, faced backlash after the fighter appeared fatigued and struggled during the bout. Tsarukyan stated that Chimaev's last training session was brief, lasting only 15-20 minutes, and emphasized that elite athletes should know their limits. Former bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw indicated that Chimaev's weight cut issues stemmed from seeking help elsewhere. The ongoing discourse centers on the implications of training regimens in professional MMA.

• 3:34 PMYahoo Sports — Arman Tsarukyan defends coach against criticism for Khamzat Chimaev’s loss