Khamzat Chimaev: “Nate Diaz has to thank god he didn’t fight me” | UFC 279 Post Fight Presser

Khamzat Chimaev at the UFC 279 post-fight press conference.
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[@Jim2GG]

He's right,most UFC fans are bandwagons. Today they hate you,tomorrow they love you. Just make that money,grab the belt and go home.

[@elyt777]

Most mma fans aren't intelligent. Each of Chimaev fights is a treat.

[@john-ch3en]

Ofcourse that's how it is lol u r a bot

[@PrabirTa]

And it wasn't even his fault about his weight. All these sending doctors over & not letting him make weight is straight up conspiracy.

[@sallgoodman2323]

No belts for weight misses. Gotta get that sorted out

[@respectopinion6129]

true conor quote : one day they hate one day they love just make sure to get paid in both

[@axel_adams4988]

He’s not wrong about the fans... MMA fans have some of the most fickle fans in the planet lol

[@calvincalvin3132]

Yep so sad. They are all back on the kumshot bandwagon

[@IaloneAmTHEChoppedONE]

@@calvincalvin3132 He's talking about fans like you who don't even respect a fighter's name

[@sallgoodman2323]

@UCSZtK61cEKquL9B9kwfZYiQ His professionalism took a hit tonight. His fans will forget soon enough, but he definitely has to roll with the punches

[@rbaz9454]

If any fighter acts like a complete 🤡 than fans turn on them 🤷‍♂️ quit acting like fans are in the wrong, this guy wants to be the heel by his attitude and the way he talks, he and you should get used to it

[@benlewis5312]

@@calvincalvin3132 Just like they're all back on the Costa bandwagon

[@roycagle5047]

I like the fact that he showed respect to Holland after he dominated him. Saying nice things about him and even inviting him to train with him.

[@yangsrealm2536]

He invited Holland to train with him? Holland needs to take that offer. After such a display of skill against him, it wouldn’t be a bad idea. There’s levels, and Kevin just is not on the same level as Kahmzat. Would be good for him to train with him,

[@_andresss07]

@@yangsrealm2536 No shit

[@dav2762]

He should take him up on that offer All Stars is a great gym

[@westbake3916]

We call that being sonned

[@jonathanjacob5453]

It’s easy to be gratuitous in victory. Let’s see what he is like when he looses.

[@kellyrand5619]

This dude lives, sleeps, breathes MMA. He is a monster I enjoy watching him.

[@TheChurchofCacti]

Who? Kamzshot? Dude definitely eats....needs to do more whiping with his left and less eating with his right.

[@yo5535]

@@TheChurchofCacti ur butt hurt for what bro ?

[@NoobDogsTripleOGicecream]

@@TheChurchofCacti Its hilarious how npc-minded some people are, youre this mad as a grown man and probably didnt even bet money on the fight, i want the fact that youve wasted your prime years hating on other successful grown men in youtube comment sections to sink in so you can realize how dumb it is. Enjoy barking from the couch, you never even made it to the club

[@buckauoneAU1]

He's been breathing lager and pizza in

[@ibrahimhassan711]

@@TheChurchofCacti You should be grateful he didnt fight diaz

[@matheen8574]

It's arrogance if you cannot back it up but when you can back it up it becomes confidence. Khamzat is definitely a very confident man.

[@Student0Toucher]

He thinks Nate is scared of him🤣🤣thats called being delusional not confident

[@Student0Toucher]

@@razdapa Wow thats deep

[@morningstarlucifer2362]

He had change to back it up but did miss weight so he did not back it up. Personally i like Khamzat and think he will be future champ but in this he wrong. He talk shit about Diaz and dont back it up so he should be silent about Diaz.

[@kzz8510]

Faxx

[@mikijuice1103]

yer so confident he said he would smash diaz only to not make weight maybe next time he should walk the talk n make weight n do as he said he was otherwise u can all speculate on who was gonna win yalll need to just stop talking

[@druwillhite1663]

He’s just being a hundred percent honest mfrs can’t handle it

[@AmericanTLBN]

Agreed

[@TheEmThirty]

Yup.

[@adolfogutierrez7433]

HE BACKED OUT OF FIGHTING NATEYOUR FAKE.MAKE WEIGHT

[@BORRZZ]

@@adolfogutierrez7433 Bruh nobody is more lucky than nate that he didint make use ur brain Nate looked like a grandpa tn he wouldve lost 30 s recs into the fight 😂😂😂 retards

[@glokk4964]

@@adolfogutierrez7433 dana saved nates life, be happy your idol gets to live.

[@danielaneletv2569]

At first I thought Holland was defending the takedowns very well and thought Khamzat was going to let him off, reset and then go for the takedown again (like most others would do) but Khamzat stuck to him like glue! Even with all the rolling and flying around, he had his hands firm around Holland. Holland gave everything but Khamzat really is a BEAST!!!

[@Borgborg128]

@@liamquinlan7082 he also got knocked around on the feet by burns, a dude who’s a bjj specialist at heart

[@xClown55]

@Ryan Lewis how can you even tell that his boxing is medioce, only one he stood up with was the nr2 guy and he beat him mostly standing

[@joemoshowasdfjoweifojaoifdwto]

@Ryan Lewis wow you literally know nothing about fighting it’s crazy. When Holland ganby rolled to try to escape Khamzat new he could roll with him. His stand is good he just lacks head movement fool.

[@AjayDaGreat22]

@@Borgborg128 a dude who dropped usman who can actually strike what you said made no sense if you just don’t like khamzat say that instead

[@Borgborg128]

@@AjayDaGreat22 Usman is a wrestler that lost on the feet to the striker Leon whenever he wasn’t grapple fucking him.

[@ramonrendon2061]

As a Diaz fan, it’s a good thing he didn’t fight Khamzat. He got the exit that was appropriate for him. We all know this.

[@nassa4077]

Yeah was set up for sure.

[@Joe---]

I agree

[@alex__2265]

Honestly really cool of Khamzat to genuinely ask Holland to come train with him so he could help him. He gets a bit crazy in fight week but outside of it he seems like a genuine guy.

[@mikijuice1103]

stop typing

[@bradleymiller9297]

Stop breeding

[@jaimedelgado7529]

Or he wants to smash him some more 😂

[@xxCrimsonSpiritxx]

never stop typing or breeding, unless you want the world to be full of these two waste of oxygen soy bros above me

[@sebastianhunter8766]

He could help holland a lot sharpen him up

[@kratos8156]

Lmao " I'm happy i didn't fight Nate otherwise I would be in jail " dude that's absolute savage 😭😂

[@lawrencepaul82nd]

Proof he was afraid of Nate. Couldn’t even make a simple weight cut. Are you fighter or a chump.

[@caspeansea9619]

@@lawrencepaul82nd Lmao these nate fan clowns are delusional and hilarious 😂🤣

[@swed8506]

@@lawrencepaul82nd lol shut up and just be happy your boy got a win on his way out the UFC

[@arjanathwal1742]

Fr man he would’ve murdered Nate in a round 😂😂

[@oldironsides4107]

Lawrence Paul Nate missed weight by 6 lbs against rda. Nick just missed by 15 lbs against lawler Both took the fight Nate didn’t.

[@theebonair6042]

“If I punch him I will kill him, I will go to the jail” bro😭😭😭

[@CreatedFast]

he said that with a straight face as well 🤣

[@adambirnstihl9390]

I’m a huge Diaz fan but this guy is a absolute beast

[@JavierNYC423]

I remember when fans used to call khamzat evil khabib 😂🤣 heel turn has been confirmed lol

[@PrabirTa]

I love it. All these rage & anger but controlling it & putting it in his work in the cage. Beast. 🐺👍

[@lionelmessisburner7393]

He rlly is tbh.

[@IaloneAmTHEChoppedONE]

Evil and more talented Khabib, Khamzat = Khabib + Prime Mcgregor + Prime Ferguson

[@ceequeue4207]

@@IaloneAmTHEChoppedONE mane You just came on here and named the only top fighters you know stop that bullshit lol

[@benlewis5312]

@@IaloneAmTHEChoppedONE Don't get carried away lol. Khamzat has only fought 1 top 10 opponent and he nearly lost. Khabib dominated everyone. Khamzat is a quick finisher, but so are Carwin, Costa, and McGregor. Quick finishers almost always have cardio issues against anyone who can survive the initial onslaught

[@jas-yq3ri]

It honestly frightens me how delusional people can be. Khamzat went to war a couple months ago with Gilbert Burns who has ranked 2 or 3 at the time in Welterweight division. But now they are saying he didn't make weight because he was scared of Nate Diaz... Nate Diaz? Really folks? He's like 40 years old, he's slow af and has lost many fights.

[@ravens5288]

What happened to Holland is exactly what would have happened to Diaz.

[@adamshipley5415]

Kham would have ragdolled Diaz in most horrific way. Look what he did to Holland.

[@shahjaa4944]

@@JamesGreen57447 don't pretend like you don't know

[@netguru598]

AND that is the truth

[@notoftentold4076]

Nate Dogg is mostly just talk "anywhere anytime" - until you meet Khamzat. Its good he stopping in UFC now

[@user-yh4kl3hx2o]

How can you not love this dude

[@thehighcommunity247]

That's the point he was trying to prove when he finished Kev like he was a training doll. He was infuriated in regards to the entire ordeal, and so he felt the need to make a Statement that strong.

[@lonebasil]

"I wanna beat bad guys & not feel sorry for them" .😂 This guy is the real deal. 💯

[@vberaen5141]

real deal wouldve made weight cut

[@rafsccp]

Yeah we saw the real chimaev when he met Costa lol hahaha

[@BrainFuck10]

No, he was really saying that Whittaker is too nice to fight so what's he gonna do if the UFC wants him to fight Rob..miss weight again?

[@moviemaniac1553]

@@vberaen5141 he missed weight only one time so cut the crap

[@blue_diamonds6329]

😭👍👍👍

[@dipul1820]

Khamzat knows the pain, having zero money,living in a small room in the gym. I'm really impressed by his willingness to help other fighters ❤️❤️❤️

[@deevesshthakur1036]

Should have made weight

[@kislayberi]

@@deevesshthakur1036 should've made the weight and butchered your idol Nate Diaz

[@robgroves7424]

Grew up in the most progressive country in world Sweden bs

[@ellobillo999]

@@deevesshthakur1036 I bet you 12 years old

[@dipul1820]

@@deevesshthakur1036 Then whom he has fought,He has fought with the same weight class Holland 👌👌

[@nosha47]

After watching how Khamzat fight and the Diaz fight, I truly agree with him. What in the world is the UFC thinking?

[@Nick-182]

Nate would submit khazmat 😈😈

[@blascantu7221]

@@Nick-182 Nate is old and looked old figthing Ferg. He would of got rag dolled by Chim just like Nate got rag dolled by Rory McDonald.

[@gapszn5.0]

I’ve been saying this even after he got into it with Costa.. it’s just hilarious how quickly sheeple will switch up on something they consider themselves a “fan” of 😂 It made this W that much more satisfying to watch.

[@mxuxrxdxexrx3540]

I like this guy .. he always tells the fighters to come train with him and wants to help everyone get better

[@chrisking9700]

He is well known to be a bad training partner. Always hurting people.

[@heassik3088]

@@chrisking9700 source?

[@M.saeed247]

@@chrisking9700 Fake propaganda 🙄

[@antgarc7321]

Source=trust me bro

[@ryzalboyz9511]

@@chrisking9700 proof it, or gtfo

[@sportsfan_913]

He should've beaten Holland but to do it without taking a strike AGAIN is absurd. I've never seen anything like Khamzat. Truly a special, special talent.

[@moneyman8772]

Beating an unranked striker with zero grappling on one day's notice who was preparing for another striker is now considered a special talent? This is hilarious

[@fazeext9777]

@@moneyman8772 aww poor guy, sounds like you bet on the wrong guy. what's life like living in your van now?

[@moneyman8772]

@@fazeext9777 feel free to DM me and we can compare our lives see who's is better. Easy to talk shit online. First week watching mma? I don't bet on fights.

[@saifk5132]

@@moneyman8772 those who talk about it ain't about it. You ain't shit nigga.

[@Fuego544]

6 to 1 favorite holland can't wrestle and got submitted by brenden allen 😂

[@mervintelford3677]

Good interview. Genuine up front and real. Cant fault him despite not making weight. It won't happen again. Everything is a learning curve. As a final note I believe UFC would love to eventually set up a fight with him and Adinsanya. Hence the hint at a move to middleweight.

[@utwwally6133]

Much respect for Adesanya but Im pretty confident he loses to Perera

[@NotTheBestt]

This man rag dolled Holland like he was a little kid. Crazy

[@raybrozzo7850]

Love him or hate him does not take away from the fact that HE ABSOLUTELY STEAM ROLLED HOLLAND......it was fucking rediculous how fast that finish was....

[@recitationtohear]

*kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3TJipxta5hnqLc* Here is the full video of the fight

[@esmeeisen9919]

Yeah but also a guys needs to at least have a good camp before going against someone like khamzat.

[@matruscott]

Doesn't matter armateur didn't make weight. I like this guy but not making weight is some bs. He did it on purpose and didn't gaf

[@damdaniel9285]

That was the obvious out come he was a big favorite

[@eireann5381]

He steamrolled a non wrestler but yes it was impressive to watch. Still disrespectful for not making weight, I know he was trying to play it cool ever since he got punched up by Burns but he just needs to chill and tighten up THEN he may be the guy everybody is claiming he is

[@yonggoose2905]

This guy is no fucking joke! He literally walked through Holland like nothing.

[@wanderingdaze7018]

Bro holland was in training camp for a striker. It would of been a different fight come on now this was done purposely to push him

[@Cook2430]

He wrestled him. Lol. No strikes thrown.

[@kyleslade750]

To be fair khamzat could fight at LHW/HW

[@dfgntzfjgyhmghbndfnghcmsfr1089]

@@kyleslade750 Lol. He barely beat Burns who's a small welterweight. Khamzat would get destroyed at LHW and HW.

[@croatorum9565]

Taurus power ♉♉♉♉♉♉♉🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@samsschool3639]

"I know there's a language barrier" Dude's gonna get SLAPPED

[@coreyscolaro288]

Dude that quote about Diaz is HILARIOUS. Like bro he don't have to thank God... he gotta thank you cause you didn't make weight 🤣🤣 I was shocked nobody else commented this yet

[@CountOxymagomedovMMA]

Weight miss were on purpose. Dana don't want Diaz get eaten alive & it woulda been a disrespectful bitter end to his UFC career. All fans who turned on Khamzat and then cheer on him after he won were the biggest clowns.

[@kubrenh8976]

What?! Ofcourse not. Dana white purposefully did this to punish Nate

[@AshSolarion]

I dont think he would have an easy night

[@benlewis5312]

Nah the weight miss wasn't on purpose. Khamzat's just a massive guy. But the UFC definitely knew he was going to miss weight so they had him start beef with Holland, knowing Khamzat could make the 180 catchweight but not 171. The card also wasn't selling well so infusing a little drama didn't hurt

[@gigachadrick7723]

@@benlewis5312 I believe Khamzat said that the reason he missed weight was because he thought the PPV date was later than he anticipated and had already bulked up a few of pounds of muscle, and because muscle is harder to cut than fat, and water. It made his weight cut harder and more dangerous which is why the doctor told him to stop. He's made 170 on short notice before so I don't think that's an issue.

[@gigachadrick7723]

@@benlewis5312 But I do agree that there is probably more going on behind the scenes

[@yasinnkhann]

These interviewers need to keep in mind that some of these fighters aren't so fluent with their English. Need to stop saying phrases like, "squash the beef" with them. Of course he's not going to understand.

[@pauljvan253]

When Khamzat asks you for a favor…. It doesn’t matter what it is, you just say yes.

[@clevernickname8492]

I don't know how anyone can dislike Chimaev, he's such a genuine dude who takes his profession seriously

[@zackcaudillo3600]

I agree he is a real dude but to say he takes it seriously and misses weight by more than 5 pounds.....

[@bobby6204]

Missing weight and going for a takedown when someone is trying to touch gloves, God knows how anyone can dislike him.......

[@MrRodriguez2027]

@@bobby6204 I know right. Not making weight when you’re the main event and messing up all the cards. I’m surprised people boo when he walked in

[@jrporter50]

I don't care for him because of his mouth. That's the chance you take when you're that mouthy.

[@SuperAvocadoo]

@@zackcaudillo3600 Medics said for him to stop cutting so he did and Dana told him that he's fighting Holland instead. That's why he showed up weighing a lot more because he knew already at that time. It's simple logic...

[@gchammertime1557]

This guy is an enigma, he made a heel turn this week and is back to baby face at post fight interview after a flawless victory.

[@223cw7]

Which makes the fans more of a joke for crying at his behaviour, it’s all for promotion and it worked…

[@zaer-ezart]

Because he's playing a character. He knows how to sell a fight and if he must play the villain for it then he will

[@StrengthScholar0]

@@223cw7 Yeah the promotion worked so well I pirated the event. Lol fuck khamzat.

[@timblizzard4226]

Stop paying attention to this bullshit man. You love a guy, then you hate him, then he’s nice at the presser and you love him. Just watch the fights.

[@ocvegasproperty]

Can’t make weight? All bullshit. Lying fraud.

[@butterschunkmcdonalds5333]

To the people claiming he’s cheap and faked a glove touch, He didn’t even attempt a glove touch lol so idk why people saying this, They touched gloves before in the staredown, Afterwards when the fight started Holland went for a glove touch while Khamzat was already running full speed at him, Khamzat didn’t fake anything, He just didn’t acknowledge Hollands glove touch attempt. And honestly that’s more Hollands mistake than anything, And people acting like the fight would have gone any differently if he did decide to touch gloves are insane lmao

[@Josemunoz-hi9nh]

They just looking to hate hahahaha I’m glad holland got shut along with those fake fans .

[@jalrox123]

Glove touch or not, he was going to do exactly this to Holland anyway.

[@recitationtohear]

*kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3TJipxta5hnqLc* Here is the full video of the fight

[@butterschunkmcdonalds5333]

@@jalrox123 Exactly

[@brandonyoung8470]

Purposely missing weight and shooting off a glove touch is rat behavior maybe you associate with that lol

[@santinoparente239]

This guy is another level of fighter sending khamzat love from the 🇺🇸

[@bayboy9254]

he called nate unprofessional for smoking when it’s 100% legal and it says nothing about him not being allowed to smoke after a fight in the contract however he missed weight which was 1 of the main factors in a legal contract. id say he’s the unprofessional one.

[@caspeansea9619]

He looked terrifying with bald head and with that black red long sleeve. Perfect villain for UFC.

[@recitationtohear]

*kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3TJipxta5hnqLc* Here is the full video of the fight

[@saifk5132]

He's not even a villain bro the fans are just sensitive. His hearts so big he even invited Kevin to his gym so he can get better.

[@ware_fly7498]

@@saifk5132 yes but he u can’t say he has a terrifying presence and Kevin being American would naturally make the fans cheer for him. With the promo as well it def painted khamzat as a “villain” for the hype

[@clayp7682]

And there’s 10,000 of these dudes fighting in Ukraine right now

[@mikijuice1103]

delusional u r

[@stonedmetal666]

Khazmat is the fucking man. He isn’t overly cocky, he knows hes a menace, and is hungry to prove himself. His wrestling is unmatched, dude is picking up good fighters and ending them like rag-dolls. He’s going to be a legend if he can keep his head straight. He’s going to be the Mike Tyson of the UFC.

[@Baboulinet33600]

How much gay can you be ? The dude ruined the fight this is ridiculous

[@BrdOutaMyMnd]

💯

[@senzotanaka574]

He has potential to be even better because he will not go crazy on coke or bitches like Mike did and blow himself out.Also no Don King around this guy the sky is the limit !

[@Baboulinet33600]

@@senzotanaka574 You're talking about someone that never fought someone strong...

[@langaz.]

@@Baboulinet33600 burns?

[@jessatkinson8953]

This guy is special!! Love or hate him he is special!! Not to many men in this world like this guy!! It reminds me of watching a young Tyson destroying everyone in his path!! Anyone that has a brain knows the UFC made the doctor stop him from making weight!! They didn’t want a riot when he destroyed Nate!! When a guy is able to bring 55 individuals to a fight and everyone of them are high and claiming they are gangsters, it causes a guy to bring a squad with him to protect him!! When UFC realized the possibility of the Nate crew going crazy when Nate would get destroyed they realized he wasn’t safe!! And all these simple minded people talking crap about Khamzat should be talking crap to the UFC for allowing the Dias brothers to continue the ignorance of the gangster crap for so long and allowing them to bring 50 goons to every fight as a intimidation factor for every fighter that they went up against!! This is not reality tv this is the fight game with professionals not thugs!! Nate was getting so upset that he couldn’t get his hand on Tony he was ready to quit and was yelling to his boys in the stands. Can you even imagine if Khamzat would have slept that idiot and then disrespected him in the ring!! All hell would have broke loose!!

[@Destins2]

One of the best Post fight pressers I’ve seen in a while 😂 love him or hate him khamzat is just that guy he’s as real as it gets. I bet he won’t miss weight again WERE WITNESSING GREATNESS FOLKS

[@p-townshankzilla2654]

2 fights ago, he had to lean on a towel to make weight like DC. Dude needs to move up, he'll never be WW champ

[@erikmorales17]

This presser is wack 😂😂

[@colecampbell1906]

As real as it gets? That's why he got the opponents switched before missing weight? Lol he was avoiding the guy who's prepared for his style of fighting, to get a guy who's not prepared AT ALL for it so he could get a highlight. Then he can come say shit like "Holland is better than nate" to try make it look like he took a tougher fight when stylistically he didn't. He wouldn't have subbed nate like that at 170, and trying to would've drained his energy and we already know his stamina sucks which is why he didn't take any chances with Holland and went for an easy win without even trying to strike lol.

[@KAT-xi3ol]

@@p-townshankzilla2654 And he talked about that on the Schmo podcast. That was after he was out for over 1 year, couldn't train for 5 months and was on medication for all that with covid. He had never been that heavy in his life before. Give the man a break. Yes the towel, but later he got 1 hour extra AND HE MADE THE WEIGHT with his hands in the air. So he didn't miss it. You act like he showed up like Paulo Costa on the scale in Abu Dhabi. Nope.

[@soulzy3596]

@@colecampbell1906 how dare khazmat wrestle a guy who was shit talking and make him tap in 2 mins . Somehow that’s his fault ? Not hollands for his lack of skill set . I know you love diaz but he was getting folded bruh 😂

[@sportsfan_913]

12:29 that right there is why Khamzat is special. He's undefeated, barely tested & he's talking about wanting to train with Whittaker to get better. Champ mindset.

[@ryang575]

Burns definitely tested him

[@thefacelessquestion3333]

Still think Whittaker beats him tho.

[@matthewobrien8456]

@@thefacelessquestion3333 ye rn he does

[@lewiscattell6060]

Thats why he wants to train with him! He sees greatness

[@WunnSEN]

Barely tested WHAT?? Burns nearly KO'd him like 3 times you flid

[@rhylmart]

Love what he said about Whittaker, respect that he wants to take the heads of guys talking shit about him. Outstanding performance.

[@rop7101]

Hes scared to fight guys his size

[@armanalimbayev5272]

@@rop7101 that’s hilarious. I hope you’re kidding lol

[@alexanderlohner3104]

He knows Whittaker is his worst matchup in either 170 or 185. Whittaker destroys Khamzat

[@ryanmcemery354]

The crowd may have been upset at Khamzat for missing weight but I actually liked the new match ups better and thought they were more competitive

[@Sinbadness]

Damn I was one of the fans that didn’t want to like him , but after this interview and his beat down of Kevin . I STILL LIKE HIM

[@theodoret4556]

bla bla bla. Nate delivered.. He didnt

[@McRee771]

@@theodoret4556 Nate vs Tony fight sucked man

[@queball685]

Khamzat hit the nail on the head with "what do they want me to do? They want to see me crying" that's all it came down to. They literally want him to pretend to be sad, that would be the fakest shit ever. He was happy because he thought he wasn't going to fight but then found out he is, that's about as true of a fighter as you can get

[@joelm6631]

I'm pretty sure what they wanted was for him to show up on time and on weight, like every other fighter... Diaz fans have always followed the pretty simple belief that if you don't show up in the ring...you lose... It's not new and never been complicated... Khamzat is not a 170.

[@BuryMeInSmoke-wj8nc]

People just want him to acknowledge his mistake. He didn’t do what he was contracted to do. Nobody wants to see him cry, that’s ridiculous. Just don’t blow it off like it was nothing. The fact that they let the doctors know he was overweight, so they could say that the doctors stopped him from making weight. There’s a whole timeline breakdown on Chael’s channel.

[@queball685]

@@joelm6631 first and only time he's not made weight. It happens. Even on this card you had fighters not make weight. The level of hate he is getting is from him not acting miserable and sad about it. And why should he when everything worked out and the fans got the best outcome possible? If he didn't get to fight and ruined the card I'm sure we would have seen a different khamzat because then he would genuinely have been sad and took something away from the fans and screw himself as well. He came to the weigh ins knowing everything was sorted, everyone getting what they want. I would rather he just express his genuine emotion than act up for the cameras. Thats what i disliked about jon Jones, everything was about PR and it was just fake and insufferable

[@Raptured_and_back]

Better to be angry and put the critics in their place than cry for sympathy.

[@etlonjonh]

@@BuryMeInSmoke-wj8nc I love Chael to death but he's bullshitting like 80% of the time, he is not a reliable narrator

[@tyriquekieron7594]

love that he showed respect to Robert Whittaker

[@ivanmulyaahmad9692]

i was sad that almost no one notice this, but thank you, I love that part too

[@spiritualwarrior244]

Yeah that was dope .

[@Tatar_Piano]

@@ivanmulyaahmad9692 where did he say it, can you reply a timeline?

[@Dazdillinger101]

Everyone loves bobby knuckles

[@kevinyoshida3586]

@@Tatar_Piano I think he said it in the interview with Sanko or Olivi

[@nvlddmkm1282]

Khamzat mentions offering up his entire purse to fight Diaz regardless of weight, and people are upset Diaz didn't take the offer acting like Khamzat "is real", but to Diaz's point - that's not how this business works, you show up, you make weight and if you don't you're only enforcing the argument that you're a rookie. Everyone else shows up and makes weight because ultimately, this isn't backyard bare-knuckle fighting - there are weights and divisions for a reason. Amazing how everyone in these comments just does a 360 in a matter of hours, loving Khamzat, then hating him, then back to loving him because of a fight's results/press release. He fought a striker that had no preparation for wrestling (Holland himself was extremely apprehensive about fighting a wrestler once they announced it), of course he got a takedown immediately without taking any damage, why are people still acting like he's the 2nd coming because of this last-minute fight change? This card was a joke from the beginning for Khamzat, someone like Colby should've been his next true test, not Diaz or Holland.

[@knuckletherapyserveothersf6092]

He's getting better at interviews. Good for him 👏

[@elyt777]

Each of Chimaev's fights is a treat. Instant classic. Nate was saved say whatever you want lol, esp after that weird fight with Tony. And Tony was saved from Li.

[@diegomadrigal5658]

The worst fight in a long time. Rockhold vs Costa is up there too. 2 washed-up fighters. For real, Chimaev would have rearranged Diaz’s face. He needs to thank life for this one.

[@afroahmed3989]

that fight was worthy of being called the Bum Olympics

[@geekvinos]

And how about Li, man. I was shocked it went to a split decision. Thought he won unanimously. Only guy to draw the short straw on the last minute opponent shuffle. Still took it to a bigger guy(and outperformed imo). I hope all this modern tribal political nonsense isn't making it's way to a damn UFC ppv these days.

[@du4li7y3]

True that

[@tucksities24]

Tony looked good until he went for the takedown Li definitely won the fight, but there were holes in his game. His lack of urgency after throwing kicks nearly got him hurt I think if Ferguson vs Li were to happen tonight, Ferguson would win. But Li most definitely got robbed, took more risks tonight

[@catalinbucur9593]

How he talked about Robert Whittaker it's just heartwarming. And remember those words were coming from a killer.

[@shizzle303]

And it's funny, because Whittaker is probably his toughest fight both divisions

[@logoutjason4689]

Felt the same way, warm words of kindness and admiration coming from an absolute brute

[@gonetogetthemilk]

Because he likes respectful people who don’t trash talk .

[@tomas9914]

"killer"

[@theinventionsofmegsy3137]

@@tomas9914 kill every body

[@cryptidoutlaw8707]

Glad he doesn't let the fan drama effect who he is. These reporters asking him about how he feels at this time or that time, this man grew up as rough as it comes and feelings are not an option in that life. He knows one thing and that's fight for his life. Khamzat should be fighting in the coliseum for the Romans but he was born too late so this is next best thing. True Beast.

[@RogersArbitrary]

No Paulo Costa question after Paulo recommended a fight with Chimaev post-altercation. Great journalism, guys!

[@johnh8507]

Seeing Nate fans say he would’ve won and chimaev ducked hurts my brain

[@jkapata1125]

It hurts your brain but for me whenever I read something like that, I am vomiting all the time😂😂😂😂

[@muhjow]

Nate would have got mauled a billion times worse. He’s lucky he got Tomy instead

[@dezzahayes6492]

I don’t think anyone actually believes Nate could of won. I’m assuming it’s just trolls that don’t like khamzat.

[@triplex6915]

@@dezzahayes6492 nah sm nate fans genuinely have no brain cells

[@cr7ssista149]

If he lost the 8pounds he wouldn’t have been as effective

[@Mancity1019]

After watching Tony and Nate , Khamzat would of murdered Nate. Ufc saved Nate

[@stonecold316339]

They should have made Khamzat vs Tony and Nate. That would be a little bit more fair lol

[@elyt777]

Yeah, Chimaev would do bad things to Nate lol

[@beaucephusburchel5488]

I do see the good in his heart and he always tries to help but you gotta be more responsible man

[@ocantu1987]

he became the villain during the fight week but it doesnt take away from his ability to perform, zhamzat is so fun to watch man he is tough

[@muddassirahmed7399]

Diaz would have been murdered if he fought Khamzat, thanks to UFC for changing the fights...

[@ishaqkhan1196]

Love him or hate him he's an absolute killer.

[@mikijuice1103]

his a flop just like u

[@Bigmommashouse317]

first time seeing him that was impressve forsure

[@jmaze1819]

He's a dirty killer too. Him shooting on the glove touch showed that.

[@TheRealJaded]

Hate him

[@art678VL]

Really? The fight was boring and weak af! So what do you mean he hugged a guy for death he didn’t square up at all! Wack boring fight let’s be honest

[@Itsdonk]

Was rooting for Holland. That being said chimeav’s self belief is admirable. Not many guys would have the self confidence to be offering to train with/help these guys he has a real possibility of meeting across the octagon again

[@benryan8713]

i like how he just says what he wants unfiltered he seems like a cool guy when hes not doing a faceoff or in the ring. but thats the mentality you need to have to be a fighter. some people have it naturally like nate. some need to channel it like this guy and conor.

[@Fer1612M]

with this interview Khamzat gained all the fans back again

[@proudindian9140]

speak for urself fangirl

[@JosephStalin311]

Never been a fan of this clown

[@rabbitsnraygunswithgregsch7648]

Lol no

[@martinhj5255]

nah, not really.

[@RawDogTV]

Speak for yourself clown

[@rafacereceres1316]

I'm a fan of khamzat becauese of how real he is and doesnt give a fuck about the cry baby fans😂🤙

[@elyt777]

These bums will buy to watch him anyways

[@rafacereceres1316]

@@elyt777 like I keep seeing online how suddenly people hate khamzat lmaaaaao. Like the fact of the matter here is nate got saved from a ass kicking before leaving ufc.

[@elyt777]

@@rafacereceres1316 Yeah, Nate owes to Chimaev. Leaves with a win instead of being murdered lol

[@royalstars2771]

He used to be a wrestler before mma and that is why he is so good on the ground.

[@ElVerdeVida]

khamzat its just on another different level. I dont see this guy loosing in a long time. He make amazing grapplers, fighters look like they are amateurs... in fact not even amateurs, like beginners.

[@alotafhindi7485]

I’d love to see Chimaev vs Costa or Covington next 💪

[@icanaja8192]

Yeay baby 💯

[@legendarvelo3206]

I honestly think he is amazing as a person. the way he views life most people can't comprehend.

[@DumbBaby]

I'm growing to think the same to be honest. Sort of get to see him learn, evolve and mature, in and put of the ring, before our eyes.

[@701delbronx8]

He’s an inspiration

[@westdk6705]

People can say whatever they want ,but this dude is insanely dangerous !!!

[@smh40smh44]

Humble in Victory🙌🏽Told him he can go to his gym and everything. Imo it would be the best thing for Holland he has a bright future. Khamzat is that guy he is focused on him and fuck anybody who dislikes him. Will love to see him fight one more time this year.

[@kellokabana2399]

Bruh, Diaz would have gotten completely mauled tonight. He was literally huffing and puffing against Ferguson and the pace wasn’t even that great, and his striking was also very sloppy. No chance. He would have been ripped apart.

[@joooanit0224]

You will be ripped apart.

[@kzz8510]

Fax

[@Jake-qp6tn]

Appreciate greatness while it’s here, it’s all over and it was a success all around. Find some joy my man

[@codymccormick1450]

Yeah but your boy ate to much pork

[@orange_penis]

God these guys got to the hype train again. Diaz wasn’t huffing and puffing, his legs were almost compromised so he couldn’t walk. The same thing happened in the Leon fight too. Diaz would have lost but it would prolly be a doctor stoppage by 3rd round.

[@johngomes3000]

One thing for sure is that we can see Khamzat is able to correct mistakes after each fight which makes him MUCH more dangerous, He learned that it’s not smart for him to bang with strikers but to use his great wrestling which can definitely get him a title in the future if he fights smart just like we saw with khabib.

[@recitationtohear]

*kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3TJipxta5hnqLc* Here is the full video of the fight

[@swed8506]

Na we still haven't seen if he improved yet. If he fought Kevin before Burns, he would've done the exact same thing. The only reason why he didn't wrestle Burns is because he couldn't. Burns bjj skills negated his wrestling so they stood up the whole fight. We still haven't seen if Khamzat has an improved gas tank or patience. This fight was too easy

[@LibsMakeMeSad]

He didn’t learn that from burns.. Burns is a world champ in BJJ. It was smart to be in a slug fest with Burns.

[@davewalik44]

It helps when he’s not dehydrated and fatigued.

[@fjalics]

@@davewalik44 What happens if he is put in with Israel Adesanya?

[@GS-bq5jg]

He’s really showing his true colors. He is the strongest of them all and will be champion.

[@mlif3813]

Love kmamzat killer when he's in the cage and true down to earth humble human being with a big heart

[@xShounenx]

“Nate Diaz has to thank god he didn’t fight me” Did God mess up Khamzat's weight cut or something? lmao

[@mannyfrmdawic]

Hold this L 🤣🤣🤣😳

[@JA-ru3il]

God wanted Khamzat to get that work from Diaz, but Khamzat wanted an easy win.

[@PrabirTa]

Yeah, God worked with UFC & sent some stupid Doctor.

[@NoNam3_xLeaderX]

Diaz would have lost… ppl acting like he’s the only guy that’s missed weight 😂😂🤡

[@BuildSituation]

Diaz bum

[@apocalypticskepticus3299]

Please understand that English is Khamzat's FOURTH language (after Chechen, Russian, Swedish languages), and he is constantly improving it whilst living in a non-English speaking country. That is really something very difficult to do.

[@icanaja8192]

There is no such thing as chechen and dagestan languages, they all speak russian🇷🇺

[@apocalypticskepticus3299]

@@icanaja8192 You are wrong. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chechen_language

[@elvirfale6675]

This guy can probably barely speak English

[@icanaja8192]

@@apocalypticskepticus3299 its slight differences, like aussie to murican to british. Look at paddy and daren till are they even talkin english at all? 🤔🙄🤷‍♂️

[@hxhxhdnxjxjf7557]

Chechens habe their own language!

[@scottbutcher9093]

Just want to see him fight again. Give this man all the fights 👊

[@CldBroccoli]

To be fair about the glove tap touch thing as much as I wanted to see Holland win, getting friendly with him in the octagon is a good way to get knocked TF out. So Camshaft watched some tape the night before fight apparently. Smart play.

[@theone8878]

That's so true. Hamza would really have beaten him bad, very bad. Nate Diaz got saved.

[@octavianmaximus7898]

He fought a guy with zero grappling.

[@joshuaw9675]

@@octavianmaximus7898 exactly

[@AlexLopez-pz7rd]

@@octavianmaximus7898 Kevin Holland is a black belt and experience fighting good grapplers too, he’s solid

[@anthonysotelo8330]

@@AlexLopez-pz7rd he’s not as good as Nate Diaz tho Nate Diaz wouldn’t of have gotten beaten that easily in my opinion

[@octavianmaximus7898]

@@AlexLopez-pz7rd not all black belts are created equal.

[@davefiers6184]

Robert Whittaker is legend! Good on khamzat for liking our champ here in Australia 🇦🇺 Legend 😎

[@maxymaxy32]

Champ?

[@ab-9333]

He smokes Whittaker

[@orange_penis]

Yeah Whittaker is literally the worst matchup khamzat could hope for.

[@pistolpete8231]

@@orange_penis You mean Khamzat is the worst matchup whittaker could hope for.

[@eheeb79]

@@maxymaxy32 yes

[@navidkh1883]

You're the best man. Everyone knows that you're the real gang man 🤜🏻🙌

[@ckdeq8973]

Diaz and Ferguson looked like two senior citizens fighting it was truly pathetic... Khamzat could've easily beat both Ferguson and Diaz within 7 minutes.

[@mikijuice1103]

hahahahaahah ur so delusional stop typing seriously

[@the1abstrakt]

They’re 35/36.. no shit mate

[@TravisBandManAndy]

They were slow because of their stylistics. You don’t go in fast a f when you’re fighting someone who also has a gas tank. That’s how you lose a fight. Khamzat was fast and strong because holland was also. It’s a quick and fast finish. Khamzat wouldn’t of been able to pull off the finish. Probably get the W though

[@jaxchristian3080]

🤣 True

[@antonbeats9777]

@@the1abstrakt that’s not even that old.

[@romemakes794]

He's everything I knew he would be. Double champ.

[@calvincalvin3132]

Bruh how he beating whitakker

[@T7machinimas]

KHAMZAT WINS AGAINST A #12 OPPONENT WITH THE FAKE GLOVE TOUCH LETSSSSS GOOOO *GLUC GLUC GLUC*

[@mannyfrmdawic]

@@calvincalvin3132 another bot 💀 hold this L

[@liamk3415]

🤣

[@hemkarki6328]

If he gets the right matchup, probably. But how does he beat whittkar, vetori and costa. His strategy seems to be bullying smaller strikers with zero ground game. We saw how the fight with burns went. He ain't beating colby and usman.

[@vaisan_]

Always love watching his fights. So satisfying seeing him win after all those sheep making noise. Let’s goo!

[@RR-qf9re]

These reporter asking him philosophical questions knowing the language barrier

[@coffeetalk924]

Khamzat: "I come for everybody!" Also Khamzat: "Robert Whitaker? I don't want to fight that guy. He's one of the good guys." 😂

[@valgoyt912]

Just like what Darren till said about Yoel years ago

[@muslimking3869]

Whitetaker cant beat kevin leave Khamzat aside

[@NoNam3_xLeaderX]

If you look up to someone, why fight them now?

[@MohammadAliKhalil]

Morons, he wants someone to bring the dog out of him. Robert is the nicest guy in the UFC but in my opinion, Robert is dangerous for him. Top 1 and 2 of the divisions might be too much for him after what happened between him and Gilbert.

[@resistORserve44]

@@MohammadAliKhalil GILBERT GETS RAPED 2nd time around sit down mr casual

[@TheEmThirty]

Hes a honest guy.

[@heresy3573]

He wasnt to honest with his weight

[@moviemaniac1553]

@@heresy3573 haters will always find reasons 🤣

[@heresy3573]

@@moviemaniac1553 im not hatin it just the truth

[@bigbastard_lol]

This guy is awesome. Such an aggressive fighting style. Fun to watch and dominant

[@Ryzilience]

I knew at first second Khamzat would win. He's a different level. Tall lanky and terribly strong for his size. He's like a spider bro.

[@depecheddurand]

Very well said people are fake, one min they put you on the pedestal and the next min they trash you.I`m glad he said he don`t care and yes he should`nt only family matters.

[@jaykay8295]

Absolutely spot on!

[@VIP-by6gb]

With this kind of performance, he'll get the fans back next day.

[@chipngo9758]

Bunch of rats change their minds every minute.

[@luislamarosa9681]

He easily grappled someone who is shit at grappling. Wow

[@xavier5764]

@@luislamarosa9681 he easily grappled a top 16 UFC division fighter...

[@luislamarosa9681]

@@xavier5764 Who is terrible at grappling, what's your point?

[@rhylmart]

Yeah the sheep will be back where the energy flows.

[@klausvonschmit4722]

Missing weight happens to the best of them especially early on in their career rather, than later on in their career… What started off as a problem turns out really wasn’t a problem at all as quick as it ironed itself out.. If backstage popped off is nothing compared to what may have taken place if Nathans crew saw him in a Chechen handcuff getting smashed would’ve been a potential bad moment in the sport!! Look at how he hopes to help someone, or the amount of respect he has for Robert says something about his true character! I cannot wait to see him achieve his goal as the champion

[@dlvideos9406]

Ive been with khamzat since day one he will be champ!!

[@geekvinos]

Imagine this is one of those Michael Jordan moments, where you never wanna talk smack to Mike. Because you know that tongues coming out and school is now in session.

[@geekvinos]

@Stephen Harden got the two. Appreciate the concern. And, yes, I did say that. You got both?

[@amatya.rakshasa]

There is an early Tyson feel to him. He's like a freaking Tornado. Blowing away everyone except the very elite.

[@lionelmessisburner7393]

Literally looks unbeatable

[@sanjtmg7409]

Exactly, needs to get a belt though!

[@T7machinimas]

@@lionelmessisburner7393 KHAMZAT WINS AGAINST A #12 OPPONENT WITH THE FAKE GLOVE TOUCH LETSSSSS GOOOO *GLUC GLUC GLUC*

[@IaloneAmTHEChoppedONE]

The "very elite" is scared of him right now lol Khamzat owns the fucking UFC and Dana White

[@JA-ru3il]

Wow, how much more delusional can you be? Khamzat is a disgrace to the sport. He's only famous because the UFC wants him to be. Burns humbled him, and Diaz was going to submit him.. so he pulled out.

[@themonsterbaby]

He needs to fix whatever caused the bad cut, but he's a fucking problem. The Khamzat that showed up last night will be an issue for ANYBODY between 70 and 85....

[@k.a1399]

I was watching his head not his glove 🥊 Khamzat on Kiven Holland. This guy is crazy. If Khamzat can finish Holland in 20 second, no one can survive.

[@pralayabasnet8079]

When khamzat said he would have killed Nate. I absolutely agree with that statement. We would have witnessed murder

[@thomashowald4105]

Nate would have subbed him

[@maxpayne238]

Yeah bro. Glad he didn't fight Nate. That would be too difficult to watch. 😬

[@Woodsaras]

@@thomashowald4105 :DDDDDDD

[@earthhuman192]

@@thomashowald4105 in an alternate universe maybe

[@Haristiro]

Nobody gives a shit what you said son.

[@amangill7735]

I'm Nate Diaz fan. And I love this kid keep your head up the OG's still love you kid.

[@taxibandzenica6453]

Be Khamzat Chimaev Fan. You are welcome

[@Mogen562]

OG's? Lol. You ate corny as ****

[@joelm6631]

Maybe Nate can teach him how to make weight... He's not a 170...

[@kevinsullivan617]

i was routing for diaz if they fought but that dont take away from this man!!! I love diaz and wanted him to stick it to dana!! That’s main reason!! Other then that i love this guy too young too git a long bright future ahead!! FYI canceling presser missing weight i have funny feeling was part of the UfC play!! He didnt miss weight cause he couldnt do it!! He was told to not do it!!! which makes me believe they were hoping diaz would back out of fight He didnt called their bluff and got the fight he wanted and won anyways!!

[@San6733]

I love how this dude action👊

[@dukethedestroyer8861]

this guys is going to rag doll either Leon or Kamuru he is so god damn freaking big for 170 man

[@marcusswings6250]

Everybody is talking as if Khamzat misses weight all the time. He has only missed weight once. Look at all the other fighters that have missed weight.

[@recitationtohear]

*kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3TJipxta5hnqLc* Here is the full video of the fight

[@Seany-boy]

He has missed wieght twice in six fights for the UFC. Hardly an impreesive record so far is it ?

[@ruudvangorilla3221]

@@Seany-boy once* One time

[@sallgoodman2323]

I think it's the amount missed, and his anger at whatever. This will blow over by Monday 😂👍

[@acecool72]

@@Seany-boy Far as I know he’s missed weight one time