{"id":592149,"date":"2026-04-09T09:04:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T09:04:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/592149\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T09:04:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T09:04:09","slug":"chimaev-secures-darce-choke-on-johnson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/592149\/","title":{"rendered":"Chimaev Secures D\u2019Arce Choke On Johnson"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nhttps:\/\/x.com\/ChampRDS\/status\/2041942688111481343<\/p>\n

Footage emerged of Khamzat Chimaev<\/a> (middleweight champ) choking out UFC Hall of Famer Demetrious Johnson<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The exchange turned intense, culminating in Chimaev securing a D\u2019Arce choke in just 47 seconds. The video highlights the massive physical and technical gap Chimaev can impose, even against one of the greatest technical martial artists in history. <\/p>\n

Chimaev is reportedly running a \u201cbounty-style\u201d camp in California, inviting elite fighters like Johnson to push his limits as he prepares for his defense against Sean Strickland. While the 47-second submission was swift, the two shared a warm embrace afterward, with Chimaev stating he grew up watching Johnson\u2019s historic title reign. <\/p>\n

As Chimaev prepares for his May 9 date with Sean Strickland, the footage serves as a stark reminder of his grappling. Strickland, known for his defensive upright stance, will have to navigate the first round against a man known for getting submissions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

FeatureDetailsMain EventKhamzat Chimaev (c) vs. Sean StricklandCo-Main EventJoshua Van (c) vs. Tatsuro TairaStakesUFC Middleweight ChampionshipVenuePrudential Center, Newark, NJBroadcastParamount+ \/ ESPN+ PPV<\/p>\n

Reaction<\/p>\n

\u201cFeels amazing. Legend. One and only. Nobody beating this guy, crazy techniques. If somebody has a computer [referring to his fight IQ] in this game, he has it. Actually growing up on [his] fights, I tried to do with my body some stuff like him. Sometimes worked, sometimes not. It\u2019s cool to have him here. Always,\u201d Chimaev stated<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t know how big he is but he\u2019s super, super strong. I got to stop trying to grapple him and f\u2014\u2014 Arman [Tsarukyan]. I\u2019m gonna get in trouble one day, these guys are just too big and strong,\u201d Johnson said<\/p>\n

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