Khamzat Chimaev talks COVID battle, targets August UFC return | ESPN MMA

Khamzat Chimaev speaks with ESPN MMA’s Brett Okamoto about his battle with COVID-19 that briefly caused him to retire from fighting, his recovery and target for a return inside the Octagon.
0:00 Khamat says he’s healthy now and is training in Chechnya.
1:32 What happened in February that caused him to withdraw from his fight vs. Leon Edwards.
2:30 Describing his battle with COVID-19, including having surgery.
7:25 Why an ambulance was called twice.
13:30 Why he’s confident about making his UFC return in August.
15:55 Khamzat says there are two weight classes waiting for him, he could also beat Jan Blachowicz.
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[@Eger118877]

“I never scared about my life, I scared about what my Mom gonna do after I die."

[@yosialin2583]

I literally thought the same thing before he said it When he said it I was like: Wow man we have the sama thoughts

[@Eger118877]

@@yosialin2583 La familia es todo

[@vrenegadee]

One of the truest words ever spoken

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[@yuzde43yanmis]

@@Eger118877 I don't know any spanish but that's one of the most memorable breaking bad lines.

[@d.a.b.2336]

Khamzat - I don't know how to explain in english Okamoto - Ok explain everything to me in vivid detail

[@catherine6403]

So true.

[@zenebusman8575]

😂

[@The000hej]

@Shawn Jacobs i think ariel acually does a better job at that

[@mattdayman9632]

He spoke perfect english when he was calling out fighters two weight classes below him.

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[@ismailsafi2755]

" if someone with 200 KG from outside came to you and said let's fight what are you going to say, you are not my in weight class" This guy is legit. he is not pretending.

[@claytondavenport6207]

Dude this guy is the man. My favorite fighter by far nowadays.

[@jacobhartmann1050]

I would be scared shitless to fight this guy..

[@lesblase3667]

A real pound for pound worthy fighter

[@guesswho4189]

@@jacobhartmann1050 in the streets he'll yeah I'm no tough guy but in the octagon not so much

[@skydd187]

this aged well 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@chilly5761]

“I smesh somebody, fight, make money, it’s funny to me. Do it.” -Khamzat Chimaev

[@Sam-ng3of]

*to do it

[@despizedicon]

you are as funny his broken engrish. Please don't play in traffic ever.

[@kushtalin9180]

@@despizedicon what?

[@najib9093]

“I like Darren Till. His funny guy, but he’s not on my lebel”

[@niiclark6452]

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[@deen4jou652]

No one noticed he said he woke up 4am to pray🤷‍♂️

[@joshcook6431]

Yep, I aren't religious in anyway shape or form but you can't knock that commitment to anything.

[@shivanandabolekifauj5221]

It's Ramadan time brother so they will start fast by doing prayer👍

[@Sam-ng3of]

We did. We all watched the video. Don't worry.

[@livemediatv21]

@@Sam-ng3of I didn’t catch it n I’m sure other sum other ppl didn’t either

[@NicolaMaxwell]

@@Sam-ng3of I heard it too, just didn't think it was relevant. It's Ramadan so that's expected lol

[@Shogun_23]

What doesn't smesh you make you stronger - Khamzat Chimaev

[@AIFare]

He's asked which champion he wants to fight, and Khamzat only wants to talk about how many men he can fight in a day. How can you not love this guy?

[@xanjo772]

Lol, we loove the confidence and drama ofcourse...

[@kenm7487]

This guy is a raw blood thirsty wolf he knows he can fight for fun 🐺

[@kushsmoker4206]

Scary guy who fights for religion and family he's alot likec Khabib

[@kushsmoker4206]

@BPJ you're right he doesn't fight for his religion that sounds wrong I guess I meant he's a religious guy he believes god is with him when he fights

[@davemieze9021]

As if he wasn’t scary enough, he now has a point to prove

[@mattdayman9632]

He already had a point to prove he hasn't even beaten a ranked opponent yet lol

[@susanbooth2205]

Scary? Lmao he hasnt fought a top 10 yet lmao

[@justinkongol0]

@@susanbooth2205 all his performances in the octagon were scary. Every UFC fighter is elite, made em all look like pedestrians

[@vrenegadee]

@@susanbooth2205 to do what he did alone was impressive. Not everyone can dismantle his last opponent the way he did.

[@T1tusCr0w]

@@vrenegadee nobody wth taught him did till Khamzat..

[@samnewman3123]

Everyone needs a friend like Tyron Woodley.

[@jjhrkel]

You geh

[@Ash091396]

@@jjhrkel why are you geh?

[@thenotorious7692]

And like the guy in your profile

[@samcruiz]

In and out of LLLUUUUUhhhhhvvv .....yeah yeah.....

[@petermoes1668]

You’re right

[@haprnalters164]

"The guys at 93kg (205) know what happens when they spar with me" This man is scary lol

[@wesleywolanski4509]

He must be talking about Gustafsson right?

[@ChunkyPuffsRaichu]

Gus mentioned a few times that this guy is brutal in sparring, he’s probably 88 kilos walking around?

[@altappomaktappo7060]

@@wesleywolanski4509 Jiri

[@kyleelpel9402]

@@wesleywolanski4509 Gus and Latifi fight heavyweight now, so 100+ kilos. Maybe Latifi. Probably someone else tho

[@usmanhussain2280]

@@kyleelpel9402 Jiri

[@trolololmfao5359]

That whole region needs to start a band called smesh mouth

[@madaxwayne]

more like a gym called smesh mouth lol

[@mr.cowell6025]

Or like an energy drink

[@MasterBror]

Hahahah 😂

[@gdarippa69]

Singer: Khabib Guitar: Chimaev Drums: Makhachev Bass: Zabit

[@codycamara9835]

Sounds like a series disease like trench foot

[@michaelcastellino5502]

Khamzat reminds me so much of Khabib with the true love of his parents it's wonderful to hear

[@algerierz]

its another type of love, cultural guys grow up with love AND rules and customs, so even if your emotions are swayed by the devil and hate, your principles guide you

[@Kh4lidz]

It’s so weird that i’m learning to become more of a sweetheart by a bunch of warriors lol But my god i was feeling so bad for Khamzat, Alhamdulillah he’s ok now and i really hope to see him compete soon stronger than ever.

[@MOUHABDE]

Islam teach us to be very kind and respectful with our parents especially our mothers.

[@mrumarGTA]

Let's hope he doesn't retire as early as khabib

[@gaziarian9738]

@أحمد No you are wrong... Debate with the Christian sure but to fight unnecessarily... NO

[@SmileB4DEATH]

Khamzat looking like a doctor now

[@tech1238]

He’s ready to go into surgery in the octagon

[@1x403]

Nurse

[@mpforeverunlimited]

He's a surgeon

[@samapps2399]

😂😂😂😂

[@CallOfPoop1]

@@tech1238 hes ready to put on a clinic against his next opponent 😉

[@Keykers1]

“Surprise Surprise the Smesh is back!” ‘The Notorious’ Khamzat Chimaev

[@xanjo772]

Lol he knew what he was doing there.

[@deadpool8465]

I don't know what it is about him I just love this man

[@tylerdavis520]

I wanna see this guy do standup comedy lol. Smesh some hecklers

[@deadpool8465]

@@tylerdavis520 I'll pay to see that lol

[@adikickass84]

Khamzat: I'm gonna smesh everybody Covid: You'll do fookin nothin'

[@Andyleobl]

Smh sheep

[@Omnipoops]

@@Andyleobl yes because having COVID makes you a sheep now

[@ForceGhostAnakin]

@@Andyleobl translation: if it didn't happen to me or my family then it didn't happen to anyone.

[@jesusbaeza9623]

@@ForceGhostAnakin 😂

[@jjhrkel]

Yewll deal nuthin!

[@sohaibcheema8898]

"If a 200kg guy comes outside to fight, what you gonna say? no I don't fight because you are not my weight class" Love this a attitude. If healthy, he is going to be special.

[@Brunomgonzalez]

The return of smesh

[@trollaccount4817]

He smeshed joe bahama mama last might night

[@kimjong699]

The return of chicken

[@barryjerry8353]

@@kimjong699 hows ur mum

[@flacko426]

@riririririr wanna see your tears when he smashes everybody

[@riririririr5894]

@@flacko426 your gonna cry once he gets destroyed by everyone watch

[@trumandiehl780]

Hope his cardio isn’t shot, I’m very interested in seeing how far he goes

[@Dynamikcheese]

I hope he is 100%. So we can see how well.he does. I fear that it has had a long lasting effect and maybe won't know the true extent until he gets in for a real fight.

[@iSkythYT]

Since his case of covid was so serious it’s not far fetched to think he might have permanent lung damage....but let’s hope for the best

[@niiclark6452]

Everyone buy "uma" cryptocurrency 🚀 get your whole family and friends to invest

[@Dynamikcheese]

@Pouya S so you hate 99% of the roster then?

[@trumandiehl780]

@Pouya S everyone cuts weight since high school wrestling, dude

[@thecardtrickstudent3870]

USA Constitution: We the people Khamzat: "Knock the out people. Submit the People. Smesh the people. 😸" USA: Sorry, we're not the people

[@aslam4923]

Lmao

[@shithole1237]

😂😂😂😂

[@hassan4576]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@humanform5354]

Dead 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dino_ravo]

😂😂🤣

[@1slamExplained]

Brother, I smesh! Got to give him credit for waking up at 3am+ to pray and do an interview.

[@idletears]

His English has improved. Respect to hazmat

[@esarsour5492]

you have so much respect for him that you can't even say his name😂

[@idletears]

@@esarsour5492 whoosh

[@harrychahal9972]

@@idletears clearly, yours hasn't 😂 calling him hazmat 😂

[@CEO.OF.EPO.]

Clearly u dont respect him. At least try spelling his name correctly? Its in the title if you need help

[@waseemj5260]

Thank uncle Chael for this 😂

[@Sam-ng3of]

He trash talks sometimes but deep down he's just a young boy who is really driven, a hungry wolf who is yet to fully mature. Hope this doesn't have long term effects on his game.

[@viveksuresh2839]

Yeah me too. I don't want what happened to Cain Velasquez happen to him.

[@angelsjoker8190]

It's not even real "trash"talk. He doesn't say anything personal/bad about the potential opponents, just that they are not on his level and he's going to beat them. That's rather (over)confidence than actual trash talk.

[@user-sx6rm9uu7q]

@@angelsjoker8190 yeah but its stupid people compare him to Khabib. Like one is 29-0 and former champion while other has beaten 3 cans.....

[@angelsjoker8190]

@@user-sx6rm9uu7q But that's people, not him. Of course, he hasn't proven himself like Khabib, but as a prospect(!), he's been more impressive than any other prospect. He ran through his three UFC opponents as if they weren't even there, in contrast to other prospects like i.e. Sean O'Malley who has two decisions and a loss and still quite some hype behind him. Khamzat should get a lower end Top10 fighter to see where he's actually at. I wouldn't put him against a Top5 yet. For those, physically abilities are not enough, there you also need good game planing which needs experience.

[@DarkPhantomSky]

word

[@Fields292]

“Now it’s time to find somebody to kill” lmao khamzat is hilarious.

[@AceThaWinner]

That's what Wolves do 🐺

[@bettybunbun9664]

"I smesh everybody brudda." _Covid 19_

[@CalebTrotter]

Except for 99.97%

[@RafaelLopes-gg4he]

@@CalebTrotter That implies that Khamzat is dead. The death rate being low doesn't mean you can't have long lasting health issues. Khamzat is a proof of that

[@CalebTrotter]

@@RafaelLopes-gg4he That is true. The percentage still isn't high enough to justify full lockdowns.

[@ddandymann]

@@CalebTrotter Can you please stop spreading that nonsensical statistic? It doesn't stand up to even the most basic statistical analysis and I have no idea where you got it from. To prove my point in the UK, where I live, there have been 127k deaths. If we apply your statistic to that death rate to calculate the total cases then we get a figure of 426.7 million total cases ((127,000/3)*10,000). There's only one small problem with this, the population of the UK is only 66.65 million. So unless you can explain how a nation has had over six time more cases than it has people then I recommend you stop spreading misinformation because sooner or later someone like me will do the maths to show just how spectacularly wrong you are.

[@Sparnage]

His English is definitely improving, already better than the Diaz brothers.

[@samantham2204]

Omg 🤣🤣

[@nelsonchike4812]

"I want to ankle pick and smesh him in Sweden" - Fony Terguson

[@trollaccount4817]

Fony baloney tony

[@dzmitry2387]

hold on im shooting ak 47 brother

[@Jay-vw6hn]

Khamzat will eat Tony for breakfast.

[@bossbss7938]

Lmao

[@ofon2000]

@@Jay-vw6hn i'd hope so...he's a weight class and some above him

[@OwenPrescott]

Khamzat: "Smash back. Suprise suprise" The Devision: o _ o

[@zephirol4638]

u mean the unranked fighters he has been being fed? lol dude struggled with a cold, he aint about the top of the division.

[@mamindhive]

@@zephirol4638 you must be a fun guy irl

[@kmck1008]

@@zephirol4638 dude literally just got here. Least let him get more fights before you call him spoonfed

[@liammusic519]

Smesh* 🐺😆

[@TripleEightss]

zephiro l so dustin porier, conor mcgregor, justin gaethe, and rafael dos anjos are unranked fighters huh?

[@jamesjohnson8544]

People can say what they want but I’m glad he’s back and I hope we get the best of him

[@elos6313]

For real. a confident , skilled , Undefeated, and entertaining prospect inside and outside the cage (meme's content) nobody wanna lose a guy like this even the haters are happy he came back 🥊🥥🐺

[@dopenet11]

How professional is the interviewer, very calm and good listener ✅✅

[@themarshmachine]

thought the same thing. he did a great job!

[@Hikergy16]

Brett’s always a good interviewer for sure!

[@faizal783]

Thats how okamato does to every interviewers.

[@miljkomax4526]

I just don't like that he sometimes says too much and it can overwhelm even the good English speakers. Needs to prepare his questions in a better and simpler way.

[@ChrisMakesBeats]

Brett, is that you?

[@OwenPrescott]

UK people up at 4am watching fights (the real hardcore fans)

[@mathew66]

Man don’t remind me😂

[@AlexE915]

The misfortunate * some hardcore

[@KarloCarl]

europe people in general

[@mad6613]

Germans 2 Man 😂😂

[@spz8342]

Till 6 o clock

[@Bawamba]

Take it easy Khamzat, I had covid and had pain for months. Then the pain in my chest was gone for like 3 months, and now I feel a little pain again.

[@Andyleobl]

U have no idea what was wrong with u, u just assume its something they call covid which is a hoax!

[@faristurki]

@@Andyleobl i suppose u know

[@eddieazimi5865]

@@Andyleobl go back to your facebook anti-vax group

[@CEO.OF.EPO.]

@@Andyleobl keep your bs to yourself mate

[@TheSastoke]

@@Andyleobl weirdo

[@KONAMAN100]

His English level is incredible. Very smart guy I think.

[@McYeroc]

He 100% has a different energy now.

[@mmafighter7108]

He just woke up

[@SeanzatChimalley_MMA]

IMO his energy has been different ever since the Meerschaert post-fight interview... I think he may just be tired of the media attention (since it diverts his focus from training and doesn’t involve SMESH)

[@JOK3RC4RDx]

Wym how was he before ?

[@AJ-zx4pd]

@@JOK3RC4RDx hes just woke up in the middle of night during ramadan

[@zubairlohar3557]

It's Ramadan he is fasting and it's prayer time for him before even sun rise.

[@jf1341]

20:30 Khamzat has no respect for Usman, he's coming for him 😂

[@fckvar5599]

"The feeting "

[@iNeed2.p]

Usman said he would retire early.

[@fckvar5599]

@@iNeed2.p upset smelling bro

[@usmanhussain2280]

@@fckvar5599 what lamo

[@ahmadniazi1499]

"I'm going to be ready in august to smash somebody". Man I cant wait for this beast to come back!!!

[@Habsab]

same bhai same , cant wait for august

[@anasibndawood6696]

Allahhuakbar

[@matthewtufford7145]

He started speaking English last year 👀👏🏻you're doing amazing Hamzat happy Ramadan 🙏🏻💙 alhamdulillah God bless

[@kingsmokes733]

I have a feeling Dana White will do Kevin Holland dirty & make him fight Khamzat so he can have a 3fight loosing streak.

[@eddieazimi5865]

Yeah with that Dagestani style of wrestling and knock out power, he would be a nightmare for Kevin

[@NotKimiRaikkonen]

Nah, they're going to push him at 170.

[@xanjo772]

@@NotKimiRaikkonen Khamzat is a 170 pounder too

[@NotKimiRaikkonen]

@@xanjo772 thats what I'm saying, Kevins going to stay at 185.

[@vrenegadee]

@@NotKimiRaikkonen he said after his last fight he wants to go to 170

[@Trapc63]

The king of SMESH coming to pick up where he left off

[@tareqsawalmeh6393]

King of Smesh is khabib, Khamzat is the new bloodthirsty young prince of Smesh

[@makhachedov2115]

@@tareqsawalmeh6393 khamzat is the successor

[@marioyamasaki1925]

@@tareqsawalmeh6393 Khabib is nothing compared to khamzat. Only difference is the amount of fights and that will change within 2 years or less.

[@AceThaWinner]

@@marioyamasaki1925 I hope he does surpass him but I highly doubt anyone can do that. Khabib is simply the best fighter in the history of humanity

[@timf7813]

The Wolf has been lurking in the shadows while his wounds heal.

[@Braveheartless]

Yeah man, real niggas move in silence!

[@flowerofash4439]

Resting in his cave waiting for summer

[@timf7813]

@@flowerofash4439 yes brotha

[@Tommyscooter]

The wolf is back

[@anklebreaka03]

So happy he decided to unretire. Brings back some major excitement to the division

[@ultimatemegachad3487]

The best prospect in mma is back

[@saturne2839]

Khamzat vs that youtuber is the fight to make after this comeback

[@samanthagirikhanov2796]

I wish that so bad! He would thump that youtuber up.

[@ha3zim]

That fight would set him up financially for couple of years so he can focus on the UFC without pressure

[@benben5759]

Jake paul will never accept it. He chooses his opponent verey clever.

[@csongorarpad4670]

*premeditated murder

[@samanthagirikhanov2796]

@@benben5759 You spelled chicken wrong 🤣🤣

[@jLinSama]

I was hoping Ariel was the interviewer 😞

[@alanbonesjones815]

Me to but he’s banned I’m pretty sure from interviewing fighters contracted with Ali unless he asks them directly he might

[@notoftentold4076]

Ariel can interview Rose about Communism instead

[@gamebred6995]

Fook Ali

[@flacko426]

Ariel would provoke him

[@mpforeverunlimited]

He's confrontational but Okamoto is boring. We need another guy that's neither

[@nadjiguemarful]

I honestly think faith makes people tougher..

[@101mrcrazyman]

cap

[@nadjiguemarful]

@@101mrcrazyman Every great man in history believed in God.. Not one has not believed lol find one

[@adamkhan2431]

It's true,faith enables a person to fight til his last breath and also gives him the strength to carry on, without faith the mind body and soul eventually comes unstuck,it's true history has shown this for sure. Alhamdulilah 🤲👆

[@101mrcrazyman]

@@nadjiguemarful Einstein

[@nadjiguemarful]

@@101mrcrazyman Einstein believed in God lol he wrote about God a lot, he had a Pantheist/Diest mystical typa God.. The only type of people atheism brings is depressed emos

[@yanchand3603]

19:11 that's why I like, and i think fans like someone who have that mentality...!!!! Can't wait to see him comeback 🔥🔥🔥

[@charlottekatakuri5779]

Brett was really cautious with what he was saying about Kadyrov 😂

[@danielmillwood6354]

Nobody needs that smoke

[@mpforeverunlimited]

What's he gonna do? He's basically a glorified governer with a decent sized militia of a state with a population of a few million

[@Methodius7]

@@mpforeverunlimited He will do nothing but Khamzat wouldn't come back to his show no more probably.

[@user-dk9yb8th6l]

@@mpforeverunlimited he’s also a serious offender of human rights

[@thelot9880]

@@user-dk9yb8th6l americans talking about human rights, its laughable

[@ahg8006]

Brett is an awesome interviewer. He know's how to interview individuals that don't speak the English language well.

[@anelveber250]

Ironic since top comment is exactly the opposite. When you speak to someone not fluent in your language you should slow down, avoid complicated words and get to the point to let him talk.

[@MGMG-nb5mu]

I can’t wait for his return! 🔥🔥

[@erasertraceur3741]

0:42 What we came for.

[@ericndori3607]

The 🐺 of Sweden!! Future title contender if he doesn’t have lingering affects

[@bjj4645]

"Smash back- surprise surprise"

[@alrodriguezjr.6327]

Love that he said weight class don’t matter. Fight is fight. If a heavyweight comes outside and want to fight u then u have to defend yourself. What u gonna say? U not in my weight class? (Translated in my words lol) Love his mentally

[@akashsharda9993]

Cz that's close to his natural fight weight

[@akashsharda9993]

And it's more competitive and technical at welterweight and middleweight than heavyweight

[@davidawonaike1188]

@Pouya S Khabib is a real gangster that’s why

[@beingsulemankhan11]

Thank you for the interview Brett Okamoto 🙏

[@frosty2.010]

Haven't been this excited for a prospect since Khabib. I think we're witnessing something special here. When Khabib came into the UFC, for some reason he reminded me of GSP. Now Khamzat reminds me of Usman. Dude is a monster for years to come.

[@mrsimpleslowmo]

xddd

[@andrethevegan_]

yeah, I hope he stays in 170 even though he can fight at 185.

[@gunit9949]

If he destroys a top opponent, then all the things we think about this guy, is gonna come to fruition.

[@khuraym2511]

Nah he reminds everyone of khabib not kamaru...he said hes gonna fight kamaru soon

[@thelot9880]

Lmao usman doesnt finish fights not even the same

[@adub92199]

if he didn't know english until last year he's super quick at learning. that's insane.

[@VincentKathakraoff]

Always appreciate the fighters that learn English. 👍

[@edwardallan5633]

Smart guy ..dude has fast learning skills

[@tomtalks23]

I imagine it's about marketability. He knows that he can be a more valuable asset to the UFC if he speaks English and as a pro athlete, he is more teachable than most.

[@Abdulrahman-du9hy]

Yeah but english is really easy to learn. I came from yemen and I came to usa and I learned english in about 3 months

[@noomanbassadiq3165]

@Artur Nzobia Ngannou? The dude is dumb let's be real here. Good fighter, strong but dumb. Khamzat is intelligent.

[@mahdirahman7475]

Need to see this guy fight in the octagon ASAP!

[@niiclark6452]

Family, friends, everyone buy "uma" cryptocurrency 🚀

[@user-iy2ig5gq4y]

He has been in the ufc for less than a year and has been learning English for less than a year and the guy still speaks better English than Charles oliveira who has been in the ufc for 11 years and I believe lived in the USA for a while

[@yahyag9245]

Rs 😂😂😂

[@pabloorube8987]

The guy speaks better english than Stipe and the Diaz brothers and they're born and raised in the USA.

[@robrey5144]

Love his confidence.

[@samanthagirikhanov2796]

He didn’t tell his mom about his operation because she’d cry 😢 OMG I love him 😍 ❤️ So precious!

[@bikerboy72]

Colby vs Khamzat for the next title shot would be amazing

[@noomanbassadiq3165]

He would eat him up, then Kamaru will start to call him brother or even retire.

[@landonbruce6918]

The Khamzhat “whet” is the best thing

[@robertblake1228]

Im here for Ramadan...Brett: Its 4AM? Are you always up that late?

[@bourka87]

I have a feeling that there is only one barbershop in Dagestan :D

[@blackslav1497]

Funny joke, but he is Chechen. Did you hear him fart @ 2:49 btw?

[@user-tf4vu6cy9c]

@@blackslav1497 he made that sound with his mouth I'm pretty sure

[@bourka87]

@@blackslav1497 pardon me my bad, I am ignorant, I really though he was Dagestani

[@NicolaMaxwell]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@NicolaMaxwell]

@@bourka87 still funny lol

[@Fishbanned]

His English is actually not that bad! Khamzat improved as well. Good work!

[@gamescomhindi]

Alhamdulillah is time for our another brother to make history in ufc welcome back bro

[@rohananand7101]

6:05 Brett really just asked Khamzat if he was asleep during the surgery lmao

[@jff757]

Khamzat is like a sleeping giant right now. Can't wait to see his return!

[@tigerking6447]

Let's wish him a good health first 💪 khamza take your time . Don't rush . No worries you'll be back stronger than ever ....

[@bossguyo6424]

Just wake up to pray

[@mannyzification]

I am glad he is feeling better and coming back

[@bumetyanuba4231]

40 dislikes came from people whom he Smesh and about to be Smesh..

[@bz829]

Last one came as a father's boy (khabib) , this one's a mother's boy! It's impressive how tight bonds with one's parents goes to be a serious factor regarding mental toughness.

[@Deeplycloseted435]

Glad he is on the mend. I knew when he posted his retirement, he was just frustrated and pissed off with how long his recovery was taking. We forget, because he is a big scary dude, that he’s still just a kid. Take your time Khamzat. You have nothing but time. Make sure you are 100%. Without health, we have nothing.

[@reluctantgamer3879]

Inshallah all his dreams come true what a great guy.

[@steventhanasi8786]

Timestamps: 1:00 smesh everybody 2:11 smesh everyone 10:43 smesh everybody brader 13:39 ready to smesh all division

[@thehighcommunity247]

Thank-you!! This helped me out immensely!! 😁✌️

[@steventhanasi8786]

@@thehighcommunity247 🤣🤣

[@mou1939]

Brett missed a crucial question imo. Has his cardio been affected at all? Sure he said he feels healthy, but I'm wondering if his gastank is still the same and if he feels his lungs work to the same capacity as before his illness.

[@FulanAndTing]

Need this wolf back in the Octagon ASAP

[@jeffhelstein531]

Never once did he say he had covid ..

[@MMA-vs2cj]

This is the best Brett Okomoto the intreviewer I've ever seen. Was comfortable with his questions straight up to the point. Like

[@bonganimasonabo2364]

Good to hear "Hazmat" is health or getting there at least. The level of confidence in his abilities hahaha WW, MW, LHW, HW "I smash everybody"

[@themountain811]

This dudes confidence must be terrifying to the roster!

[@aidenfrost10]

Mad respect to Khamzat! Also respect to hhim for not forcing him to talk about weight in pounds, which he's not familiar with. If I wanna say kilos, I'm gonna fookin say kilos!

[@Fourside__]

"August i will be ready to smash somebody" that put a huge smile on my face. Get well Khamzat and were waiting for you!

[@Jay-vw6hn]

I absolutely cannot wait for Khamzat next fight.

[@4epa1012]

Same here lol

[@LordWaterFarts]

Ive been on this hype train man love this dude

[@mrdoerp]

"Smash back, surprise surprise" 🤣

[@Memebox711]

My brother khamzat English is getting better. Future welterweight and middleweight champion .

[@tymutv]

Hope he’s doing good.

[@fth6688]

1:11 my man just woke up for fajr

[@abdullahahmad9300]

AHAHA Mashallah I noticed

[@merihimsolomon2331]

God bless you B.O The wolf was legit happy to be interviewed by you.

[@mphsblue]

Good to see 🐺 recovering.. and thank for the interview

[@guesswho4189]

He was on a ventilater which helps you to breath , plenty ppl who have had covid-19 they put them on a ventilater which is usually the last they'll do before your put in an induced coma....Glad he's healthy now back to normal and smech some people 🤲 💪

[@XxxULTIMATEZxxX]

Khamzat Chimaev defeats Covid-19 via second round submission

[@CEO.OF.EPO.]

Honestly so happy to see him back! Cant wait to see him back in there 💪

[@kyleriley6027]

fantastic interview Brett. I really and rooting for Khamzat, great personallity and fierce competitor. I'm a big fan and there are so many good fights to line up with him. I just hope he doesn't get stuck in the zone were everyone dodges him and hes forced to sit out way more then he wants. Again great interview!

[@agep.5853]

I hope he actually recovered. It's gonna be embarrassing for him when his stamina and lung capacity don't align with his confidence.

[@jaydensherrill5751]

its been a while since we heard the holy words" smesh som guy"

[@paleamigo8575]

Based on the current list of fighters in the 170lb division, if Chimaev stays in that division as well a matchup between him and Usman would be epic. I also believe he may be Usmans toughest test.

[@fckvar5599]

He is a huge WW.

[@sanibkhanziad6823]

Thank you Brett, thank you ESPN+. Wanted to see khamzat for a long time!

[@rashed2849]

Trust me, this man is going to be most dominant champ ever. That's too of two weight !! 2022, 2023 will be the year of this guy, mark my word

[@Vulture2918]

Thank you Rashad for your word means alot now I believe

[@porkerpete7722]

And you obviously are Muslim of some sort, so of course your enthralled by hum.

[@rashed2849]

@@porkerpete7722 world is not a great lately bcz people like you exist.

[@bilobilo8741]

Welcome back!

[@patrickflug4605]

This guys manager shouldve made him heal completely first before training again. He is a special fighter with a ton of potential.

[@wesleywolanski4509]

Did you watch the interview? He clearly mentioned that his manager Ali was begging him not to train

[@patrickflug4605]

@@wesleywolanski4509 yes but he did not force him to stop. I just like the guy alot and hope he did not hurt himself long term.

[@wesleywolanski4509]

@@patrickflug4605 I like him too, but he isn't Ali's slave. He can do whatever he wants

[@patrickflug4605]

@@wesleywolanski4509 you are wise young Jedi. Ok maybe i just dont like Ali and want to blame him.

[@mmastuff1150]

My boy gained some weight, looking healthy