Khamzat Chimaev Convo: Why he got into fighting, living at the gym in Sweden & more | ESPN MMA

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  • Опубліковано 15 чер 2024
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    ESPN MMA’s Brett Okamoto walks the streets of Stockholm, Sweden with Khamzat Chimaev ahead of his UFC 273 fight against Gilbert Burns.
    0:00 Why his family moved from Chechnya to Sweden
    4:07 How Conor McGregor’s fight vs. Jose Aldo inspired him to get into fighting
    5:50 Getting into a fight on his first day
    7:15 Living at the gym
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  • @Tombomber8888
    @Tombomber8888 2 роки тому +999

    I don’t think it’s even possible to not feel inspired by this man. I feel like all of us fans of MMA and the UFC should feel honored and grateful to be able to see the rise of such an athlete before our eyes. I know I am.

    • @user-tj5sr9iy6z
      @user-tj5sr9iy6z 2 роки тому +26

      What nice words from you.
      Because you are also a very good person.
      It was nice to read your comment
      Thank you very much!

    • @ishmael802
      @ishmael802 2 роки тому +2

      Well lets see. Tired of getting my hopes up

    • @jayjung4937
      @jayjung4937 2 роки тому +3

      @@ishmael802 My first thought too but i think he is the real deal. well see this saturday let go TKZ and Khamzat!

    • @joshcook6431
      @joshcook6431 2 роки тому +5

      I want to agree with you,
      If he beats Burns convincingly. I will wholeheartedly agree with everything you've said.

    • @billsmafiahitman7537
      @billsmafiahitman7537 2 роки тому +2

      I'm not impressed

  • @davidp3807
    @davidp3807 2 роки тому +852

    A man of few words but what a sweetheart (especially in regards to his relationship with his mother). Doesn't seem to have any BS about him at all. You can see he still has the trouble maker in him (thank god he chose MMA) but you get a real strong sense of good morals and ethics. Blessings to him and his family ( obviously that includes Darren Till). May his career be laden with belts, cash money money and his favourite food stuffs.

    • @CarlitoJuanito
      @CarlitoJuanito 2 роки тому +17

      dope comment 🙏🏽

    • @jzilla1234
      @jzilla1234 2 роки тому +17

      The man deserves the best of the best milks. Like jersey cow milk.

    • @JOJO-sn5zo
      @JOJO-sn5zo 2 роки тому +26

      You’re a good dude David bless you man.

    • @fairenuff32
      @fairenuff32 2 роки тому +5

      Career Be Laden

    • @benz431
      @benz431 2 роки тому +3

      Definitely isn’t a man of few words

  • @aykutescobar4756
    @aykutescobar4756 2 роки тому +840

    *From Nothing to Everything my Brother, Lets go Khamzat Lets Shake the World* 🐺

    • @michaelwilliams4371
      @michaelwilliams4371 2 роки тому +1

      Still has a lot to prove, wouldn’t say nothing to everything, he’s got work to do still

    • @BuildSituation
      @BuildSituation 2 роки тому

      just move to white country and get out of your 3rd world shitholes xD

    • @eswad007
      @eswad007 2 роки тому

      *Braddah

    • @tayyabwarrach4628
      @tayyabwarrach4628 2 роки тому

      I think it’s already shook

    • @hannawurst6064
      @hannawurst6064 2 роки тому +1

      *The ETERNAL GOD would do anything for you!! Even out of love for you he went to the cross as a human!!*
      Philippians 2,5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus,
      *6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not regart equality with God a thing to be grasped*
      7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant,[3] being born in the likeness of men.
      *8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.*

  • @user-hv8jw1fx7x
    @user-hv8jw1fx7x 2 роки тому +1147

    This dude has been through a lot of adversity. That’s why he’s such a strong beast

    • @R7SOUL
      @R7SOUL 2 роки тому +31

      Unfortunately, most fighters have been through extreme adversity. This story has been told 1,000 times. The most significant difference is this modern-day promotion with Twitter, Instagram, and UA-cam.

    • @andresj7586
      @andresj7586 2 роки тому +16

      The part when he says he lived in the gym, is tough AF. Respect for that guy

    • @bigchow240
      @bigchow240 2 роки тому +71

      @@R7SOUL yeah really..how many ufc fighters came from a war zone?

    • @RUARI-mi1yt
      @RUARI-mi1yt 2 роки тому +59

      @@R7SOUL there is a difference between growing up in the hood vs growing up in a warzone

    • @leprechaun7667
      @leprechaun7667 2 роки тому +26

      @@R7SOUL Very few stories like his…..he’s from a live war zone while growing up!! Very few can say of feel what he’s felt and lived through

  • @chaseguwop1507
    @chaseguwop1507 2 роки тому +800

    This is our new UFC superstar. He is going to be the face of everything believe the hype. ❤🐐

    • @Averagegamer09
      @Averagegamer09 2 роки тому +22

      If he gets through Burns he really might just be

    • @BB-te6qm
      @BB-te6qm 2 роки тому +21

      You prob started watching UFC when Dana sold it.

    • @Averagegamer09
      @Averagegamer09 2 роки тому +6

      @@indeedConfirmed I’d really like to see this fight end up on the floor so we know just how high level Khamzat is at grappling. Something tells me it will play out on the feet though. Ultimately I think you’re right that burns will get koed at some point

    • @zakb.9
      @zakb.9 2 роки тому +1

      @@Averagegamer09 I respect burns credentials in bjj but man he hasn’t submitted anyone in a long time. Khamzat literally has the advantage everywhere.

    • @WernerRachtman
      @WernerRachtman 2 роки тому +2

      Mannen ska bli den nya stjärnan, SKA DÖDA ALLA! 😂😂😂

  • @rollo_tomasi3853
    @rollo_tomasi3853 2 роки тому +490

    Brett needs to do more interviews like this... This was one of his more exceptional interviews and Khamzat felt more open and comfortable throughout

    • @ajaystyles1230
      @ajaystyles1230 2 роки тому +34

      I honestly think Ariel helwani doing these instead would be more entertaining like he did with rampage around the city but Dana hates him

    • @receward554
      @receward554 2 роки тому +39

      @@ajaystyles1230 nah Ariel asks weird questions and makes Everything uncomfortable

    • @viktorcheng2061
      @viktorcheng2061 2 роки тому +8

      This is Ariel’s interview idea. He did first with Bisping, Conor and Alvarez. Hope Ariel’s good with this

    • @sirdan357
      @sirdan357 2 роки тому +22

      @@viktorcheng2061 Ariel isn't the first person to do walking interviews.

    • @Point_n_Shoot
      @Point_n_Shoot 2 роки тому +4

      @@sirdan357 They only know mma bro. People were talking about block asset docu-series like they were the first to ever do it lol

  • @suckafreeT308
    @suckafreeT308 2 роки тому +250

    When he went to the old room he lived in at the gym and said "I could still live here," I feel like he's sincere when he says that. He's been through a lot, mentally very tough. Good for him, best of luck Khamzat I'll definitely be cheering for you!! 🙌

    • @larrybriglio44
      @larrybriglio44 2 роки тому +2

      WHY wouldn't he have been sincere, SOME OF US have been through hard times & don't NEED $5M. houses to be happy, hard times make hard men, easy times make weak men!!!

    • @suckafreeT308
      @suckafreeT308 2 роки тому +10

      @@larrybriglio44 ...yeah i said he was sincere. It was a compliment to his humility and overall character.

    • @dawg4769
      @dawg4769 2 роки тому +5

      @@larrybriglio44 This is the most useless comment I’ve seen in a while

    • @MigthyDucksz24
      @MigthyDucksz24 Рік тому +1

      Tonya you are beautiful

  • @MrTheGiant
    @MrTheGiant 2 роки тому +666

    Sacrificing so much for the dream.....and still down to earth! If he stays like that even if the money comes......he`s going to be a good one! God bless him!

    • @Mathis313
      @Mathis313 2 роки тому +8

      Gonna be our second champion🇸🇪👍

    • @brandonluther80
      @brandonluther80 2 роки тому +11

      Well Dana will help him with the money issue. He won't make what he's worth in the UFC.

    • @brianstoner6345
      @brianstoner6345 2 роки тому +2

      @@brandonluther80 💀💀💀💀💀

    • @akritasdigenis4831
      @akritasdigenis4831 2 роки тому +2

      Definitely not down to earth, he is not humble but he is a beast ngl

    • @KAT-xi3ol
      @KAT-xi3ol 2 роки тому +16

      @@akritasdigenis4831 He is, don't confuse confidence and fight buisness with being a dickhead in real life. Everyone around him says he is very humble and nice, and help a lot of people. His first UFC bonus he gave away to the other guys living at the gym for clothes and food for example. Like it's just like Colby he does his buisness but everyone behind the scenes says he is a good guy even if he have a fake persona. But Khamzat is himself but he is very confident and he doesn't mind telling that and trash talk a little bit, but it's the fight buisness and if you can't handle that then you watching the wrong sport.

  • @sayan7939
    @sayan7939 2 роки тому +44

    Never mess with a man who is dedicated to make his mom's life better.

  • @angb36th
    @angb36th 2 роки тому +537

    I love khamzat man he's not like everyone else that gets a big push he's still himself and he's fighting for something real

    • @anson7112
      @anson7112 2 роки тому +9

      Wdym everyone ? Everyone has their own story n reason. From Kamaru to the others

    • @larryholstein7925
      @larryholstein7925 2 роки тому +10

      He will be the greatest of all times

    • @seds94
      @seds94 2 роки тому +3

      @@larryholstein7925 I think so. It's not about the money. 90% of ufc fighters fight for a paycheck

    • @daveh9080
      @daveh9080 2 роки тому

      He’ll be another mcgregor just watch. He’ll be successful but I also believe he will be his own worst enemy. He’s going to taste that money and it will change him.

    • @datoneguy3726
      @datoneguy3726 2 роки тому +1

      well said. I couldn't agree more

  • @soey.carter4126
    @soey.carter4126 2 роки тому +137

    That gym fight story was crazy. Imagine Khamzat holding the bathroom door open saying yeh let’s go me and you. I don’t think there’s many people on this planet that would have agreed to go in there. His such an animal

    • @marssmith1278
      @marssmith1278 2 роки тому

      What story what happened?

    • @soey.carter4126
      @soey.carter4126 2 роки тому +10

      @@marssmith1278 watch from 5:55

    • @seb-1099
      @seb-1099 2 роки тому +1

      There is 😂 the world is big.

    • @soey.carter4126
      @soey.carter4126 2 роки тому

      @@seb-1099 Would you?

    • @kion9894
      @kion9894 2 роки тому +1

      @@soey.carter4126 francis would

  • @janinks2109
    @janinks2109 2 роки тому +135

    many people including myself can relate to Khamzat, especially the part when he says his family slept in one room, i can’t but help to shed a tear as that’s exactly how i grew up, sharing 1 bed with my mother and my brother and my dog, when my biological dad kicked us all out of the house, apartment hopping to finally currently in contract to have a big house of our own”, i know Khamzat has the power to accomplish anything he wants and desires, and i continue to see him as a role model for my gateway into sucess as well. Thank You Khamzat, continue to inspire along the way

    • @NiftyGateway595
      @NiftyGateway595 2 роки тому +23

      Wish you the best bro

    • @Kashkha7
      @Kashkha7 2 роки тому +5

      Wish you & your bro the success you guys want to achieve & more & wish your mother health & long happy life to enjoy your success.🤗

    • @traveler-1997-1
      @traveler-1997-1 2 роки тому +3

      Wish you the best!

    • @demurph
      @demurph 2 роки тому +3

      keep smeshing brother

    • @bis8845
      @bis8845 Рік тому

      Спасибо за добрые слова в его адрес.

  • @oliveirasingson7592
    @oliveirasingson7592 2 роки тому +148

    I'm sooo happy he is still 27 man....we still have lot to see frm him...young prospect..I wish Alex Pereira too came to ufc when he was younger

    • @KKSuited
      @KKSuited 2 роки тому +9

      Pereira is just one wrestler away from obscurity. I agree I wish he had come over sooner. But I wish Gable Steveson came over even more.

    • @sayan7939
      @sayan7939 2 роки тому +4

      @@KKSuited gabe is just 21-22. Even after his stint in wwe for 5 years, if he does 2 years of mma practice, he would arrive in ufc at 28-29. He can make the transition like brock. Specially with hws not being best wrestlers, he will already have an advantage with a decent standup.

    • @yoaregey7296
      @yoaregey7296 2 роки тому +7

      Nah difference is Khamzat knows English = More fans
      Alex pereira no english = Little fans

    • @simplestain6409
      @simplestain6409 2 роки тому +10

      @@KKSuited khamzat will chew and spit pereira, as long as khamzat is there in mw pereiera won't be champion,if he avoids grapplers he can climb to top 5

    • @cryptochris6015
      @cryptochris6015 2 роки тому

      @@KKSuited That one wrestler could be Chimaev. Hear me out for a sec. Chimaev rolls Burns, Covington or whoever while Usman dodges him, and then eventually Usman. During this time Pereira KOs Strictland and then KOs Adesanya. This sets up Chimaev vs Pereira. Chimaev becomes the Champ Champ.

  • @Terron35
    @Terron35 2 роки тому +228

    Khamzat is killing it with the media. His Twitter, interviews, and the series he did with Till. Even if he loses to Burns he's a legit contender and I wish him a long career. His rise kind of reminds me of how quickly Jon Jones came in and took over 205

    • @octavioaguirre536
      @octavioaguirre536 2 роки тому +43

      He wont lose to Burns brother, lets just sit and watch greatness in the making. This guy is special in everyway

    • @Terron35
      @Terron35 2 роки тому +20

      @@octavioaguirre536 I think he wins decisively but I didn't want to just straight up disrespect Burns lol

    • @precisionlines985
      @precisionlines985 2 роки тому +4

      He ain't loosing pal trust ME

    • @BeastNoscopePro
      @BeastNoscopePro 2 роки тому +7

      I think khamzat is gonna take the belt like Conor did at 145 by obliterating all competition, let’s hope he can do it. I think we might be witnessing something veeery special with khamzat

    • @TS-zd2ud
      @TS-zd2ud 2 роки тому

      *The ETERNAL GOD would do anything for you!! Even out of love for you he went to the cross as a human!!*
      Philippians 2,5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus,
      *6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not regart equality with God a thing to be grasped*
      7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant,[3] being born in the likeness of men.
      *8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.*

  • @Johntheheadache
    @Johntheheadache 2 роки тому +28

    When he said "we didn't have much to eat so Mom would wait for us to finish eating, then she would eat just the leftovers"...My eyes watered. I too came from nothing so I fully grasp what he is saying. In my eyes, this dude is already a champ. A champ at life.

    • @weareallthesame7924
      @weareallthesame7924 2 роки тому +1

      Same here. So profound, that is the very definition of motherhood.

  • @MikeJones-mk1vm
    @MikeJones-mk1vm 2 роки тому +16

    "We go to the bathroom and I open the toilet and I just say 'come on jump in. You and me. "
    -Khamzat Chimaev 2022

  • @itayonplay352
    @itayonplay352 2 роки тому +9

    Some people say he's 'Evil Khabib' But he's not evil at all... You can tell this guy got good heart.

    • @kaladinstormblessed765
      @kaladinstormblessed765 2 роки тому

      He is humble and nice guy just extremely competitive guy. His bromance with Till is just beautiful and emotional

    • @hashslingingslasher3083
      @hashslingingslasher3083 2 роки тому

      When people say “evil” I don’t know they mean it in a shitty way

    • @nirogalactoid8398
      @nirogalactoid8398 2 роки тому +2

      @@hashslingingslasher3083 yeah but I hate it when they compare him to khabib.He is not khabib and khabib isn't Khamzat.They are two different people.I want Khamzat to be the most successful UFC fighter.He is a GREAT guy!

  • @ShowseeTravels
    @ShowseeTravels 2 роки тому +7

    I hate it when 2 nice guys fight. Khamzat and Gilbert are both so real and humble… God Bless them both.

  • @OfficerMcNastty
    @OfficerMcNastty 2 роки тому +254

    This man could easily be the double champ of Welterweight & middleweight Super excited for his future & can’t wait to see whoever he’s up against ! Would love to see who can really test him.. maybe it’s burns but we’ll see.

    • @xClown55
      @xClown55 2 роки тому +4

      wouldn't say easily, but i can see him do it

    • @KKSuited
      @KKSuited 2 роки тому +2

      @indeed ShavedCat is an animal too. I expect that fight to be a grinder.

    • @themaharaniscloset
      @themaharaniscloset 2 роки тому +13

      Easily double. Possibly Triple champ.. He's too fast for the 205's (He'd do much better at 205 than Adesanya).

    • @NorHeadHunter
      @NorHeadHunter 2 роки тому +1

      *Triple champ

    • @uptheirish3696
      @uptheirish3696 2 роки тому +1

      @@themaharaniscloset definitely he’s the future of the ufc no one is beating him 💯have too give it too burns taking the fight tho 👏

  • @RazzaqLocks
    @RazzaqLocks 2 роки тому +76

    Thank god Brett didn't bring up Jake Paul boxing questions lmao

  • @KingDomsKingdom85
    @KingDomsKingdom85 2 роки тому +80

    Absolutely love this bloke, his videos on Block Asset's channel with Till are something truly special. We all get a little glimpse into who Chimaev is as a human being, he's a special individual. Will be cheering for Khamzat this weekend even though I have a lot of love for Durinho.

  • @jerritdonnelly7956
    @jerritdonnelly7956 2 роки тому +77

    Khamzat is so powerful so explosive. He reminds me of a young mike tyson.

    • @themaharaniscloset
      @themaharaniscloset 2 роки тому +4

      Yep he has a bit of Peekaboo style when he's throwing hands.

    • @lithuanianball4544
      @lithuanianball4544 2 роки тому

      you probably weren't even born when Tyson finished his career..... XD

    • @jerritdonnelly7956
      @jerritdonnelly7956 2 роки тому

      @@lithuanianball4544 im the same age as tyson moron

  • @jonbonesmahomes7472
    @jonbonesmahomes7472 2 роки тому +39

    Khamzat ,my man..
    I think everyone wants this guy tondo well..
    Also Burns is amazing guy ,its a shame one of them has to lose..
    Respect for both guys ,good guys,warm hearts..

  • @leandroantelo7154
    @leandroantelo7154 2 роки тому +192

    If this guy doesn’t make history then I don’t know what to believe anymore

    • @zoybean
      @zoybean 2 роки тому +17

      You should believe in Islam, brother. Both the religion, and Makhachev.

    • @steelyeyes9190
      @steelyeyes9190 2 роки тому +2

      lol

    • @nanaoduro2990
      @nanaoduro2990 2 роки тому +1

      Believe in your self to be great!

    • @danieljimenez3453
      @danieljimenez3453 2 роки тому +3

      @@zoybean lol

    • @KJ-jn4uy
      @KJ-jn4uy 2 роки тому

      The first and only Triple Champ in UFC History

  • @landenx
    @landenx 2 роки тому +22

    Absolute savage in the cage, but outside he seems to be a really kind and caring guy. It’s hard not to root for him.

  • @JJS595
    @JJS595 2 роки тому +67

    Man Brett’s a hit or miss with interviews but this right here was good

    • @saberkix
      @saberkix 2 роки тому +2

      chills

    • @lukemurray4950
      @lukemurray4950 2 роки тому +9

      So true. This was a great interview but I just remember that horrible one with Dana a few weeks ago 🤦😂

    • @dave93x
      @dave93x 2 роки тому +6

      He's even hot or miss with walking interviews like this. His Masvidal one a few years ago was dreadful. He stuck out like a sore thumb and you could just tell that Jorge was being nice and trying to not laugh at him.

  • @rockymarciano8076
    @rockymarciano8076 2 роки тому +36

    He has that convict spirit hhh. You can feel his life was raw. Real dude! They are all in trouble.

  • @syedfawaz8090
    @syedfawaz8090 2 роки тому +18

    7:30 - Dude was still living here after making history in UFC after his first two fights in 10 days.
    Still can live there. True inspiration

    • @marcusjones1432
      @marcusjones1432 2 роки тому +2

      I don't think people truly understand the significance of that....That's mind blowing.

  • @BigKashGrab
    @BigKashGrab 2 роки тому +42

    It’s weird how the craziest guy is fighting just because he loves his mom and wants to see her live better

    • @almared8467
      @almared8467 2 роки тому +13

      The craziest people in history were mama's boys btw.

    • @mg6914
      @mg6914 2 роки тому +4

      @@almared8467 the greatest people as well

    • @Visitor555
      @Visitor555 2 роки тому

      @@almared8467 What do you mean mamas boys kiddo? To respect your mother because she raise you and give you food and care doesnt mean your mommas boy idiotic kid.

  • @lukemurray4950
    @lukemurray4950 2 роки тому +199

    I love how they just walking in the middle of the road holding up all the cars 🤦😂 Swedish people are too nice, you couldn't do that in my neighborhood 🤣

    • @borz3188
      @borz3188 2 роки тому +58

      Lol khamzat could do that in any neighbourhood

    • @lukemurray4950
      @lukemurray4950 2 роки тому +14

      @@borz3188 well when you out it like that 😂 what I meant was I was surprised nobody was screaming or sitting down on their car horn to try and get them to move.

    • @benpietrzykowski9216
      @benpietrzykowski9216 2 роки тому +18

      @@borz3188 not inner city Memphis or Detroit , they have guns in those places, a 110lb 13 year old is more dangerous than Khamzat, I hate tht ab guns lol but it’s reality

    • @thenewspanishacademy
      @thenewspanishacademy 2 роки тому +3

      maybe it was their car who took them to that area where Bret is like a tourist

    • @MrRaErickson
      @MrRaErickson 2 роки тому +4

      I wanna see you tell Khamzat to move lol

  • @naseeem1999
    @naseeem1999 2 роки тому +116

    Khamzat is garnering a different fanbase to Khabib. Due to their similarity in upbringing, faith, fighting style you’d expect they would have a similar fanbase. But their personalities differ a lot. And it almost seems as though Khamzat is not only being supported by Khabib fans, but besides them, a lot of other MMA fans too. Its almost as if MMA fans are wanting Khamzat to be a phenom, a special once in a lifetime fighter. A lot of people are on the Khamzat hypetrain and it is making for a sensational build of tension for his next fight with Burns. If he gets past Burns in an impressive way. We could be looking at one of the most anticipated fights of all time. In one corner you have Khamzat, a bolt of lightning that could be one of the biggest stars in UFC history. And in the other corner, you have Kamaru who could cement his legacy as the Greatest UFC fighter of all time, by beating the biggest hype train the UFC has ever seen.

    • @m33a
      @m33a 2 роки тому +29

      well imo their mentalities are very far different ,khabib didnt care much about entertaining anyone, he kept being his true self and didnt try to make fake persona for hyping and bringing money and audiences ,all he cared is just winning and be on the top of the game

    • @naseeem1999
      @naseeem1999 2 роки тому +7

      @@m33a facts

    • @trollmctrollmcface7411
      @trollmctrollmcface7411 2 роки тому

      shut up essay boy

    • @almared8467
      @almared8467 2 роки тому +4

      @@m33a Are you intoxicated ?

    • @nutmegriot209
      @nutmegriot209 2 роки тому +4

      @@m33a lol

  • @ismaieladen4814
    @ismaieladen4814 2 роки тому +118

    This is a pretty insightful interview... It shows you what Khamzat is truly fighting for 👏

    • @NicolaMaxwell
      @NicolaMaxwell 2 роки тому +2

      I love that he respects the tap in submissions, I think he'll be the real deal.

    • @itunes8442
      @itunes8442 2 роки тому

      @@NicolaMaxwell he didnt say he taps in submissions now, but used to, stop being jealous

    • @palestineadesanya8258
      @palestineadesanya8258 2 роки тому +2

      @@NicolaMaxwell fancy meeting up for a drink? I’m up in Dunfermline next week

    • @NicolaMaxwell
      @NicolaMaxwell 2 роки тому +1

      @@palestineadesanya8258 Where in Dunfermline? I don't drink but I love castles up there😊

    • @NicolaMaxwell
      @NicolaMaxwell 2 роки тому

      @@itunes8442 Listen to what he actually says on it Arthur. 🙈🤣

  • @YaboyPhilZ
    @YaboyPhilZ 2 роки тому +46

    So happy to have him represents sweden🇸🇪🥇☝️🔥

    • @lewisjaygomes1617
      @lewisjaygomes1617 2 роки тому +6

      Zlatan would KO Khamzat lol

    • @YaboyPhilZ
      @YaboyPhilZ 2 роки тому +6

      @@lewisjaygomes1617 hahaha 😂

    • @lukemurray4950
      @lukemurray4950 2 роки тому +8

      As you should. Great guy and awesome fighter 💪

    • @jaberalwaily4193
      @jaberalwaily4193 2 роки тому +8

      Because you are good people and you deserve to be represented by the best.
      Regards from Saudi Arabia

    • @YaboyPhilZ
      @YaboyPhilZ 2 роки тому +2

      @@jaberalwaily4193 thanks mate🙏

  • @bigwill7456
    @bigwill7456 2 роки тому +18

    This is definitely becoming my favorite fighter without a doubt

  • @rishabhshrivastav5168
    @rishabhshrivastav5168 2 роки тому +32

    His career will be legendary💯💯💯💯

    • @NicolaMaxwell
      @NicolaMaxwell 2 роки тому +4

      I really hope so. Seems like a real one.

  • @iconofsin4578
    @iconofsin4578 2 роки тому +13

    I have never been so excited about new fighter like khamzat chimaev! Interesting person. Super skilled fighter

  • @mavvynne444
    @mavvynne444 2 роки тому +115

    Khamzat is an absolute beast in and out of the ring. Hopefully he's gonna be a champion soon. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

    • @zuibeckpulezon4626
      @zuibeckpulezon4626 2 роки тому +2

      Never. As long as Nigerian Nightmare remains champ

    • @simonsimpe
      @simonsimpe 2 роки тому +3

      Octagon not ring but yes you are correct

    • @goofygoof212
      @goofygoof212 2 роки тому +1

      @@zuibeckpulezon4626 the ceo of epos time is coming...he has a 4 feet wide head....that head is very hittable.....the best striker he fought was masvidal who sucks

    • @obitriceforlife5771
      @obitriceforlife5771 2 роки тому +2

      @@goofygoof212 yeah and he has the longest active win streak in UFC lol cry more. Usman is the champ get used to it bro

    • @wisewigga7129
      @wisewigga7129 2 роки тому +2

      @@obitriceforlife5771 Ong people forgetting who Usman is

  • @neelj5155
    @neelj5155 2 роки тому +12

    Kudos to the cameraman here, great footage captured.... It captured the essence of the personalities and environment etc...
    Kudos again !!

  • @anthonylynch423
    @anthonylynch423 2 роки тому +44

    This was awesome. I love khamzat! He has opened up so much since his first UFC fight. Can’t wait to see where he goes from here. Imagine if this man had grown up training MMA

  • @auga3896
    @auga3896 2 роки тому +66

    I'm proud of you Khamzat and I believe you'll be a double champ 🏆 💪

    • @Robf8621
      @Robf8621 2 роки тому +4

      Triple champ

    • @muslimking3869
      @muslimking3869 2 роки тому +1

      @@Robf8621 triple champ little bit extreme hard, but yeah double champ usman and adesanya

    • @jaymac7203
      @jaymac7203 2 роки тому

      @@muslimking3869
      170, 185 and 205. He's a big guy he would probably be comfortable at 205.

    • @Ali_Raza808
      @Ali_Raza808 2 роки тому +1

      @@jaymac7203 205 has some ultra beasts though.

  • @alshabah3760
    @alshabah3760 2 роки тому +3

    Khamzat have big heart.khamzat says "My Mom Is Important" really humble guy.

  • @taurus4670
    @taurus4670 2 роки тому +2

    Reading comments is my favorite thing. I wish best for khamzat.

  • @TheDXJC56
    @TheDXJC56 2 роки тому +16

    Really appreciate being able to see the other side of Khamzat Chimaev, reminds you the savage in the cage is still a normal guy like the rest of us, honestly should remind everyone that anything is achievable with a strong enough conviction and self belief driving you

  • @pieluvr7362
    @pieluvr7362 2 роки тому +6

    I just enjoy him saying Let's Go Brother 💯👊🏽👍🏽

  • @fessybear
    @fessybear 2 роки тому +17

    Listening to him talk makes me understand why fighting is so easy for him

    • @reshad3290
      @reshad3290 2 роки тому

      his life seems very tough, but he still keeps pushing he have my respect!

  • @husseinmujtaba6457
    @husseinmujtaba6457 2 роки тому +17

    I actually feel lucky to see the rise of a legend in the making, this guys gonna shake the mma world

  • @axel_adams4988
    @axel_adams4988 2 роки тому +27

    Never thought I would see the day i enjoyed a Brett interview

  • @theohuioiesin6519
    @theohuioiesin6519 2 роки тому +66

    The Hype is real!
    The best of Conor and Khabib in one person.

    • @R7SOUL
      @R7SOUL 2 роки тому +2

      Odd combo, but I like the premise of what you are saying. Since the Conor hype has proven to be more valuable for PPV vs. actual winning fights, I lean more towards Khamzat being more Khabib & Mystery. It will be this mystery energy that propels him on the hype train. Still have Usman winning when they match up.

    • @brandonluther80
      @brandonluther80 2 роки тому +1

      The best of Khabib and Izzy maybe. Go back and watch Connors fights. He has one great fight, the one against Eddie that's it. Everything else is mediocre. He got a lucky punch on Jose but anyone I repeat anyone can get lucky and land one shot.

    • @mansam4484
      @mansam4484 2 роки тому +2

      @@brandonluther80 you are a complete casual if you are serious about what you just said. Given 1000 fights a mediocre fighter below the top 15 would never land that punch on a prime Aldo.

    • @twotwon4201
      @twotwon4201 2 роки тому

      @@R7SOUL his mysterious vibe is nothing about him as a person it’s more so him in his fighting abilities & how far he can really get. The mysterious vibe will only last if he dominates Burns in a way no other fighter has.

    • @theohuioiesin6519
      @theohuioiesin6519 2 роки тому +1

      @@brandonluther80 I think you too would benefit from rewatching Conor. Conor in his prime was nothing short of sensational. “Lucky Punch”…. Sure he was matched up in a very biased way but the man could fight in a way that resembled magic.

  • @AcidGlow
    @AcidGlow 2 роки тому +10

    Videos like these are great. it gives us a look into an Athletes previous life before we know them now.
    When you have so little in life, it gives you the hunger to search for greatness.

    • @vipr1142
      @vipr1142 2 роки тому

      Yeah I wanna buuy that fridge woow

  • @theonlyones262
    @theonlyones262 2 роки тому +11

    Wow, what an amazing interview... Khamzat will be a 3x belt holder.

  • @stoney-wan
    @stoney-wan 2 роки тому +12

    "Why did you want to make things better for her? Why was it so important to you?" 🤦

  • @rosscoghlan
    @rosscoghlan 2 роки тому +3

    That filmic shot of you both walking at the beginning was top notch. Great production. Well done to that crew.

  • @marksuper3802
    @marksuper3802 2 роки тому +17

    This man is going to SMESH his way to international super-stardom! Stay humble my friend.

  • @TrapPhoneLoveMelodiesss
    @TrapPhoneLoveMelodiesss 2 роки тому +2

    Love this format… Much more interesting and dynamic than sitting in a studio or on zoom. Great work!

  • @ChicagoMike85
    @ChicagoMike85 2 роки тому +29

    BEAST! Can’t wait to watch his fight! The guy is an absolute killer and has a wild personality.

  • @michaelmariano8440
    @michaelmariano8440 2 роки тому +11

    Its really amazing how we’re seeing his come up all being recorded step by step. This is what everyone’s gonna look back too when he’s the best in what world

  • @Alexidrum
    @Alexidrum 2 роки тому +13

    His main motivation is to make his mother's life better. I love Khamzat.

  • @kahuna7433
    @kahuna7433 2 роки тому +13

    Brett's best interview by far,great job.✌

  • @auga3896
    @auga3896 2 роки тому +70

    After knowing Khamzat's story about his life and his mom I can definitely say He'll literally kill Colby for talking about his mom... just don't talk about them dagestanis and chechens family. That's not gonna end well

    • @MMAOdin
      @MMAOdin 2 роки тому +3

      I honestly would love to see colby vs khamzat. The trashtalk would be interesting to say the least

    • @rabbigoldbergsilverstein2899
      @rabbigoldbergsilverstein2899 2 роки тому

      Khamzat will bend over and kiss Colby’s feet if he had the chance.

    • @Pjj878
      @Pjj878 2 роки тому +18

      @@MMAOdin Colby doesn't fight contenders in their prime, only when they're old

    • @MMAOdin
      @MMAOdin 2 роки тому +2

      @@Pjj878 yeah I dont think colby will fight him either

    •  2 роки тому +3

      Colby is looking to fight lightweight contenders only.

  • @VagabondiOfficialTV
    @VagabondiOfficialTV 2 роки тому +71

    Khamzat , He’s going to be the greatest athlete the world is ever seen I’m watching that and I believe that and I see that coming 🤩❤️❤️❤️

    • @desotohybrid2175
      @desotohybrid2175 2 роки тому +2

      The greatest athlete the world has ever seen? 😂...man u ppl are weird af lol

    • @kaladinstormblessed765
      @kaladinstormblessed765 2 роки тому +3

      @@desotohybrid2175 not as weird as u using laughing emojis for no reason

    • @maximus9470
      @maximus9470 2 роки тому

      @@desotohybrid2175 the greatest athlete is conor

    • @desotohybrid2175
      @desotohybrid2175 2 роки тому

      @@kaladinstormblessed765 I used it bcuz I thought it was funny...shame on me

    • @VagabondiOfficialTV
      @VagabondiOfficialTV 2 роки тому

      @@desotohybrid2175 F U

  • @inversebrah
    @inversebrah 2 роки тому +7

    great guy, hope the best for him

  • @LevelSmackcom
    @LevelSmackcom 2 роки тому +9

    Khamzat lived at the gym! A real fighter

  • @hms9891
    @hms9891 2 роки тому +6

    Sleeping in that room in the gym there could only be one thing on your mind and that’s being the best in the world

  • @MrTiton536
    @MrTiton536 2 роки тому +8

    This man is quickly becoming one of my favorite fighters ! He’s got the right mixture of pure animal and gentle soul.

  • @xiggeth
    @xiggeth 2 роки тому +2

    I’m not sure if ESPN does this often but wow this style of interview was so good to watch. The locations and editing really highlighted each theme Khamzat speaks about. Lovely stuff.

  • @rickrascon6487
    @rickrascon6487 2 роки тому +2

    Love this guy god blessed him.
    Very humble 😌

  • @GiulianoDo
    @GiulianoDo 2 роки тому +3

    Mama is important for me ❤️😎He Is still fighting for his Family🙌🏾😌

  • @bigboss2011
    @bigboss2011 2 роки тому +10

    I have always believed in you since your UFC debut 🙏🏽

  • @powerlung2631
    @powerlung2631 2 роки тому +1

    Such a simple man. These are my favorite type of fighters. So humble and not a lot to show

  • @amiiina8769
    @amiiina8769 Рік тому +2

    Actually his name is Hamza but our elders didn't know that in Arabic they add the letter "t" and "h" at the end of their names, but they are not pronounce them so they used to read the names like this😃 so in Chechnya we used to pronounce those letters from that Arabic names

  • @democratsmakeyoupoorerandr2335
    @democratsmakeyoupoorerandr2335 2 роки тому +6

    Khamzat is awesome!
    Great personality and an amazing fighter all around.

  • @rlombs
    @rlombs 2 роки тому +3

    This was a great into with the walking and having a nice conversation

  • @mannyr476
    @mannyr476 2 роки тому +2

    I see khamzat in thumbnail I simply click the video

  • @Ayod2k7
    @Ayod2k7 2 роки тому +3

    Nice , I wish it was longer

  • @MMAOdin
    @MMAOdin 2 роки тому +15

    I thought khamzat was all ‘chaos’ and no substance as a person. But the more I see of his personal life the more I get intrigued. Starting to like the guy

    • @jaberalwaily4193
      @jaberalwaily4193 2 роки тому +3

      That goes for all people from all around the world who beem miss represented by the media

    • @MMAOdin
      @MMAOdin 2 роки тому +2

      @@jaberalwaily4193 true, all the ‘oh hes a real killer’ talk dehumanises fighters. Then when you look up their actual story you see that they are actually very interesting people

    • @jaberalwaily4193
      @jaberalwaily4193 2 роки тому

      @@MMAOdin 💯

  • @NicolaMaxwell
    @NicolaMaxwell 2 роки тому +30

    Can't wait for this fight on Saturday!! This will answer so many questions! I have Khamzat winning via sub, yep I said it!

    • @NicolaMaxwell
      @NicolaMaxwell 2 роки тому +7

      @Don Che I have high hopes for Khamzat, I really hope he is the real deal.

    • @indeedConfirmed
      @indeedConfirmed 2 роки тому +6

      I think 1st round KO. Burns was dropped by jabs, and ko’d by lightweights, Khamzat can just ko him.

    • @NicolaMaxwell
      @NicolaMaxwell 2 роки тому +2

      @@indeedConfirmed That would be awesome, no offence to Burns though lol. Rooting for Khamzat!🤙🏼

    • @ronnydisalvo80
      @ronnydisalvo80 2 роки тому +2

      Kumshot by full load tko. This guy has the hunger Connor once had EXPECT BIG things from him. Champion within a year. Yep I said it..

    • @lukemurray4950
      @lukemurray4950 2 роки тому +2

      @@NicolaMaxwell That would be crazy!! I think he might stand with him but that's the big question with Khamzat because you don't know what he is going to do.

  • @leytongayford7398
    @leytongayford7398 2 роки тому +1

    This is one of the most motivating vids I’ve seen in a long time

  • @datman3416
    @datman3416 2 роки тому +5

    I wanna see him become champ so bad, dude is a savage

  • @sawbuck75
    @sawbuck75 2 роки тому +5

    That what makes him so STRONG 💯 He wants his MOTHER'S LIFE 2BE Better!

  • @hasnainhamirani3785
    @hasnainhamirani3785 2 роки тому +56

    Khabib had his dad. Khamzat didn’t.

    • @goofygoof212
      @goofygoof212 Рік тому +1

      khamzat has kadyrov

    • @Karina_Borz
      @Karina_Borz Рік тому +1

      Not true he said for his father was off in a big city working

    • @heassik3088
      @heassik3088 Рік тому +1

      @@goofygoof212 kadyrov is a dictator, it's different

  • @TheAceInfinity
    @TheAceInfinity 2 роки тому +2

    His story is honestly something truly special. You can tell that his perseverance, motivation, and determination will allow him to reach the top. Everyone else is not even mentally on the same level, and that's what separates the good from the best.

  • @respeezy
    @respeezy 2 роки тому +5

    @0:38 You drive down a road and Khamzat is walking in the middle and not moving out of the way, do you A. honk or B. Just stop the car in the middle of the street and accept the road is closed.

    • @fredrikdippel3664
      @fredrikdippel3664 2 роки тому

      I would honk offer him a ride and ask for his autograph.

  • @Josh-py2pq
    @Josh-py2pq 2 роки тому +5

    This explains why he is the way he is!

  • @trouble2121
    @trouble2121 2 роки тому +4

    DIS DUDE IS A MANIAC,HE DOESN'T FIGHT TO LIVE,HE LIVES TO FIGHT;;WAT A MAN,WAT A BEAST,WAT AN INSPIRATION 💯

  • @allforone7130
    @allforone7130 2 роки тому

    Thnkx for making this. 🙏🏻

  • @Sidelinefighter-expert
    @Sidelinefighter-expert 2 роки тому +4

    I’ve never rooted for a fighter to own the world more than ever. Love you brother

  • @InspectorButters4
    @InspectorButters4 2 роки тому +15

    I love how Khamzat can start off by flying to Ireland to try and fight Conor at his own gym, then just a couple years later he's offering to train with Conor and try to help him with the wrestling and stuff. He seems like a psycho lol, but underneath all that badass theres a really genuine, nice guy! Him and Till becoming bff's is my favorite thing to happen in the mma world in forever! 🤣 Bispings story about being in the car with them had me dying laughing

  • @EchoSoundsystem
    @EchoSoundsystem 2 роки тому +3

    Good one Brett. Real interview

  • @juanwalker7424
    @juanwalker7424 2 роки тому +23

    Wow that was incredible to see. Coming back to where he came from after his rise to the top.

    • @jq7323
      @jq7323 2 роки тому

      At the top?

    • @JusstReels
      @JusstReels 2 роки тому

      During*. He’s still not at the top, but soon InshAllah

  • @nicho9761
    @nicho9761 2 роки тому

    Thanks for this video it really touch my soul this is why I never judge people you never know what they been through 😢

  • @monsieurkhalid2136
    @monsieurkhalid2136 2 роки тому +3

    That dedication 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
    No wonder fighters in ufc have been avoiding him

  • @nasirkohliufc
    @nasirkohliufc 2 роки тому +5

    One of the best 👍💯 personality God bless you brother I always pray for you Alhamdulillah future mega star ⭐ of ufc always love ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @dougieefresh1829
    @dougieefresh1829 2 роки тому +8

    Just when u think u couldn't possibly like him anymore, BAM! WE ALL knew he was special, but this guys the next MEGA Superstar and IDGAF what anybody says. When you take his wrestling pedigree, mix it with his other abilities, conditioning, hardships, striking, grappling, toughness, self belief, power, and sheer desire to be great, you get the next UFC Champ. This guy wants it ALL, wants it more than he wants his next breath, and I'm here for it all BROTHA! LFG!

  • @badbabybear1
    @badbabybear1 2 роки тому +1

    The behind-the-scenes stuff I see here and with Burns training makes me not want to see either guy lose. Both talented, tough, humble, and hardworking. This will be an incredible fight.

  • @thecommenter9267
    @thecommenter9267 2 роки тому +6

    Brett Okamoto saw the feedback on the John Gooden video where people were saying John is so much better. Now it looks like Brett has played his next move by doing a "real homey interview" rather than stage set interview to combat the criticism. Love seeing the subtle moves being played.

    • @elshanks1578
      @elshanks1578 2 роки тому

      He’s like any interviewer. They’re all the same. Him, gooden etc. They just ask questions like they should

  • @luap89
    @luap89 2 роки тому +4

    I'll never graft or understand how hard these guys do. Proper respect x

  • @huw641
    @huw641 2 роки тому

    Powerful emotions came flooding back to him in that room.

  • @sebbenator2148
    @sebbenator2148 2 роки тому +7

    Judging from gilberts recent training footage, if khamzat crushes him, kamaru will be no match for him. Im so hyped for this match.

  • @craigm5166
    @craigm5166 2 роки тому +4

    Everyday ye like him more and more! Let's go brother 💪

  • @johannesandersson7089
    @johannesandersson7089 2 роки тому +4

    What a guy 💪🏻