Khamzat Chimaev REACTS to U.S. Ban Reports, DOWNPLAYS Robert Whittaker | UFC 308

[@ShakMMA]

Do you think Robert Whittaker is the toughest test for Khamzat Chimaev? What's your prediction for the fight? If you enjoyed the video, please subscribe (tap the bell), hit thumbs up and leave a comment. It goes a long way to helping the channel grow. Enjoy the fights! Timestamps and chapters: 0:00 - Preview 0:08 - Intro 0:46 - Whittaker vs Chimaev preview 1:33 - Why isn't this a title eliminator? 2:15 - Dricus du Plessis vs Sean Strickland 2 2:30 - Illness 3:40 - Wolf vs Kangaroo 4:00 - Khamzat Chimaev vs Kamaru Usman 5:34 - U.S. ban reports 6:37 - Training with Arman Tsarukyan 7:00 - Rapidfire: Is Khamzat a bad guy and more

[@rathersaifu2788]

Easy fight for khamzat... Inshallah khamzat will win ❤

[@IntuitiveIQ]

Khamzat needs to win in the first or second round. If not, he will get finished in the later rounds. If Kamaru had two more rounds, he would have finished him. Khamzat is the best 1st round fighter in the UFC, but after that he goes down and down...

[@bkn4]

Biggest test of his career

[@JoeSmith-we3jw]

@ShakMMA He's the best fighter he's faced, but Burns was a really tough test since he then was a lot less experienced, and he was hesitant to implement his normal wrestling game plan because of Burns BJJ. His coaches wanted him to avoid the ground at all and just focus on jabs and straight punches. So he had to try to go from just dominating lower ranked fighters with grappling to beat a top 3 fighter on the feet, back when his stand up was really untested. Usman was also on paper a really tough match-up due to his cardio and elite takedown defense, short notice or not. Now, with him having the extra experience and confidence of 10-8ing Usman in the 1st round, I can see why he doesn't see Rob as a tougher test, even though Rob obviously is a better striker.

[@krnseu5073]

This version of Khamzat is definitely the scarier. He’s so calm and collected now, in a zen state… We’re not ready for him.

[@mannyzification]

Khamzat looks calm cool and collected

[@ShakMMA]

Agreed!

[@isa_ibn_Muhammed]

Noticed a shift in Khamzat’s personality lately, calmed and focused.

[@MrMoistIITheRevengeOfTheMoist]

He’s kinda been like this, atleast towards normal people (non fighters) he’s just aggressive towards other fighters, and you can find videos on that, even recently

[@dewalddewet759]

Off the roids lately, so less aggresive

[@confidential02]

hes dealing with some shit

[@syas13]

@@dewalddewet759 get proof, salty hater.

[@lowang9708]

Khamzat with the loverboy hairstyle is something i never thought I'd see 😂

[@thugwafflebro8062]

Are you 🏳️‍🌈? How is short hair lover boy or you just love analyzing other men?

[@homework9102]

Amazing interview it’s so nice to see Khamzat Chimaev back and finally happy and healthy again. I wouldn’t wish sickness on my worst enemy. I hope ppl realize he’s genuinely a good guy and not this bad villain ppl paint him out to be. ❤️🙏

[@ShakMMA]

Glad you liked it! Thanks friend :)

[@Alg265A51]

I wud, there’s some sick ppl in this world….

[@alcottdevalte7440]

Khamzat the most exciting and fun fighter inside the first round in MMA history, good man.

[@jailai6531]

Aussie here, obviously Rob is my guy. Still got huge respect for Khamzat, we Aussies will always back the genuine article. Khamzat is the real deal a lot like our Rob, both have a true Warriors spirit. May the best man win, I'll be cheering either way. Respect Khamzat it is great to see you healthy and happy.

[@dangerwood5449]

Where does he call Whittaker Overrated? Click-bait title 👎

[@ShakMMA]

I asked Khamzat if he agrees with the perception that Whittaker is his toughest challenge. He disagreed. Meaning, people are overrating Whittaker as a threat to Chimaev

[@Levi-xu8dg]

@@ShakMMA What are you on about? How does that logically follow? You're making it seem like Khamzat said it himself. You know what you did and you are just making it worse by trying to justify it.

[@dangerwood5449]

@@ShakMMA yeah sorry but you can’t just make your own quotes up and make it seem like Khamzat was the one who said it. Poor justification as well. Not a great look 👎

[@adamw7411]

@@ShakMMAstop twisting words like a jww

[@rubenbustamante1828]

@@ShakMMAits you who feels that Robert whittaker is overrated 😐just say it

[@alneo4005]

Khamzat with hair looks so cool 😎 Allahumdolillah. All the best for the fight

[@convict240]

What do we love about khamzat? The way he jokes around with his opponents during press conferences, how he says he just wants to kill, take money, and be happy, and how he shoots for a takedown within the first five seconds of every single one of his fights. He’s just hilarious.

[@swimwell]

I think you guys need to simplify your English when speaking to him to understand the entire question.

[@zehreelamachar6720]

That Snapchat filter looks good on him. He's such a daddy.

[@interestedparty7523]

My gut tells me Khamzat is gonna win.

[@samteller5370]

Khamzat looking kind of cute in this video👀

[@ShakMMA]

LOOOOL Cutie Chimaev era begins

[@ulisesvaliente5516]

Bros glowing All shiny and glossy 🤣 he needs to remove that filter

[@thugwafflebro8062]

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

[@jesusiskingofkings4428]

@@ShakMMAwack

[@Abc2010]

Khamzat went overboard with the video call filter and set it to max 😅

[@Strickmeister]

Chimaev! Love from Texas man, the governments of the world always don’t represent the people! Good luck this weekend!

[@daniellester6111]

He has ripped on America a bunch of times and talked shit about us so I say screw that guy! I liked him until he shit on my country

[@Strickmeister]

@@daniellester6111 it’s ok man, bo nickal will get him for us and also im sure we both have hated on russia and the dictator of chenya. It’s all fair man . End of the day imma be watchin this man fight with all his soul for my families entertainment. I respect that

[@Usmisnice]

@@daniellester6111but America is kinda sh1t 😅😅😅

[@ggthewhale]

@@daniellester6111 stop being so jingoistic all the time and understand why people dislike America (hint: it's not jealousy)

[@Strickmeister]

@@ggthewhale I love America. But I dislike ALL government. This fight, my post has nothing to do with governments or countries. Unfortunately KZbin comments have become toxic to society when all I wanted to do was let Chimaev know he has a fan in Texas cuz of his skills and mental fortitude

[@ashiaqu643]

Khamzat 'i dont know' is the best answer to finish the question as fast as it possible 😂

[@micahbodha6129]

Dricus ragdolled Bobby,Khamzat will toss him around like an empty tracksuit

[@alireme70]

😂

[@Tobehonest1988]

For sure! And I don’t understand why people still don’t get it! Oct 26 🐺

[@jackreacher2095]

Using this logic , Khamzat nearly got KOd by Gilbert Burns and couldn't take him down . 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Alg265A51]

@@jackreacher2095he had the easiest take down I’ve ever seen in my life against burns when he rocked him, and that was hum in survival autopilot mode

[@jesusiskingofkings4428]

Youre cringe and have never touched a mat

[@samcruiz]

I think the hardest test was against Gilbert, then Usman. Hopefully, he fixed his cardio since then. Good luck. I like also Robert.W both are great fighters.

[@jayscott9860]

Gilbert and Usman are both welterweights.

[@Louai_10]

Great interview man ty . finally someone asked him to adress the usa ban situation.

[@ShakMMA]

Appreciate it. I knew I wouldn't get much out of it but wanted to at least address it

[@rayhanatalferdaws7363]

The best interview with the wolf Hamzat Chimaev Thank you, the most beautiful interview I have seen

[@ShakMMA]

I don't know if I nailed it like that but I appreciate you being so kinda haha

[@Ankitranga0001]

Wow the wolf 🐺 is here

[@sadpotato2k]

don't cough

[@Gojimaru]

A wolf does not bark, unlike Chimaev.

[@EAGLE29-TIME]

@@Gojimaru Do kangaroos bark?

[@Gojimaru]

@@EAGLE29-TIME Do bears shit in the woods?

[@Clifordknight-n9g]

What a handsome man

[@JhonMack-gs3oy]

Khamzat is Gonna destroy Robert witin 2 rounds. 😎

[@cosmicwayfarer]

He seems changed and very humble.

[@ShakMMA]

Definitely a different energy this time around

[@Phumos]

is this sarcasm? he just said whitaker isn't his hardest test lmao. hes gonna need luck

[@cosmicwayfarer]

@@Phumos No. This guy went from "I'm gonna kill everybody" to a calm and collected person. The sickness has humbled and matured him for sure.

[@cosmicwayfarer]

@@ShakMMA I like this version better. Khamzat is actually a good guy and he doesn't even need that antagonistic bad boy vibe anymore. He's passed that stage.

[@phatman23]

@@PhumosKhamzat and many others feel Kamaru Usman was his biggest test. I agree, Usman was formerly #1 p4p best fighter in the UFC. Other than Leon, he hadn’t lost to anyone. His win has been downplayed due to Usman’s loss streak but it was still impressive he went toe to toe with him. Robert is an amazing fighter but Usman being a tougher challenge is definitely a possibility.

[@esferademanu]

That beuty filtro fits so good on Khamzat 😅

[@sheikhsami-eb9kd]

MASHALLAH Khamzat looks so fit and fresh. INSHALLAH Khamzat will submit or K/O to Robert I'm sure and I think he will finish him in 2nd or 3rd round. Let's go Borz

[@dewalddewet759]

Looks like aTiktok dancing queen with that pink filter. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@pizzadeeya]

Khamzat must've really went through some shit lately, cuz he's a completely different person now. In the best way possible. A lot more humble, relaxed, focused, and seems just happier overall. Love it.

[@zotirides9293]

😂😂😂 Rob has realy kinda Kangouro style..

[@ShakMMA]

It was a thoughtful answer haha

[@snails9505]

Would like to have heard his response to the common perception that he gasses early in fights and how he’s addressed that for Rob

[@shipit9937]

Wouldnt we all but the interviewer is far from the sharpest knife in the drawer

[@tatendatreykuzhangaira1408]

Every answer is starting with “I dont Know”

[@xianhoa8272]

English second language speaker here .. he means "I'm not sure"

[@sinuemondragon1346]

So energized for this fight 😅

[@goosemcgee6247]

Good luck Khamzat!

[@jakobkutela1615]

Best interviews on yt

[@ShakMMA]

Appreciate the support, Jakob!

[@ItsameAlex]

Very intriguing fight.. very very intrigued to see how it plays out

[@Tobehonest1988]

Khamzat by mauling

[@phatman23]

I just hope Khamzat is fully healthy. I don’t know but this nice guy version has me a little nervous. Thanks for the interview, was nice to see a different side of him.

[@ShakMMA]

Glad you liked it! I guess we'll see what he's like on fight night :)

[@IntuitiveIQ]

Dana DID say this is a #1 contender fight, but after Sean gets his rematch.

[@JakeGerberMMA]

Khamzat lookin like honest Abe

[@bi-kingjami1448]

Khamzat looks great .

[@gamepaid9050]

cute chimae era begins here

[@ShakMMA]

Cute Chimaev is wild lol

[@alfiashaikh9228]

From the way Chimaev talks, I feel like he has received enough school education 😂

[@bonum_consilium4998]

Khamzat beard is another level… Whitaker has work to do …

[@redflower20243]

scaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaary 😃

[@dewalddewet759]

Its like headgear, but for his chin.

[@KevinD-fr9sg]

You should make some more mma related content. Maybe card breakdowns, ext. You're the best youtube mma interviewer. Keep it up man.

[@ShakMMA]

Appreciate you! There are plans to expand the content. Tinkering with the best approach. Stay tuned! 😁

[@Selfmakinggg]

Man this filter or whatever and his new look make him look like some sort of saint 😂

[@stephenmarkelov1829]

Why does everybody mistreak SHAK MMA everytime he gets these fighters they give him extreme short answers like that they do not care about him at aLL

[@ShakMMA]

I don't think it's everyone haha. Topuria, Fluffy, Raquel, Kayla and Khalil all gave great interviews recently. I find the ones closer to weigh-in day are usually at highest risk of bombing haha. Understandably

[@homework9102]

@@ShakMMA I think this was a amazing interview Chimaev answered all the questions and kept it short cause he also had to do other interviews too. He seemed genuinely happy and excited to be back as well. Plus go back and watch Chimaev he always talks in a low voice like a movie villain lmao he told Dan Hardy back in the day.

[@DanielParé-n5m]

Idonno kangouroo😂😂😂

[@ShakMMA]

I knew it was coming before he said it haha

[@ShivaRainchild]

"good footwork." 🤣 hahah, khamzat is funny 😀

[@ItsameAlex]

@shak how did you know

[@ShakMMA]

Australia -- Kangaroo, seemed like the easy answer imo haha

[@SyringeSem]

Shak be getting all the interviews lol

[@ShakMMA]

Keeping busy haha. Appreciate you fam :)

[@Genxjam]

My man! 🐺 is going to run through the division once he gets the belt. Meaning alot of international fights 😅

[@ferenccsordas8292]

Khamzat is the best fighter in the UFC at this moment!!! Lets go!!!

[@alikabbani6958]

bro we dont want calm cute khamzat in the press conference lol we want bad guuuuy

[@drizzygoat-cq6cq]

He's going smash rob easily . Rob fights scared ! I have khumzhat by submission round 1

[@Citiofgods]

Khamzat aura is different from before

[@ShakMMA]

In a good or bad way?

[@ItsameAlex]

there is pieceful energy like he became a budhist monk...

[@Citiofgods]

@@ItsameAlex exactly that like a peaceful rage in a way,the anger is still there but it seems as if he’s went through an inner transformation

[@Citiofgods]

@@ShakMMA no in a good way like a peaceful rage,an intense calm before a storm,like we never really know what fighters go through mentally on a day to day basis ya know but I can tell that he’s at a place of peace in his life right now

[@homework9102]

@@Citiofgods dude just described Gohan. 😂 I can’t wait for this fight it will be fireworks 🎇

[@tat2547]

Khamzat. Insha Allah☝️🤲

[@michaelholden1239]

Looks like he has had surgery on his lip. He also looks very healthy. My feeling is Robert will face the best version of him for sure.

[@Koin00]

Jaw broken

[@sly_tendencies87]

Love this guy!

[@ShakMMA]

So stoked to see him fight again

[@sakan92]

Khamzat Chimaev❌ Leonidas Chimaev✅

[@dumbnerdalienthekid6157]

Why can’t you simply ask him how he is preparing for his first 5 round fight… Ask him if he has worked on his Cardio.. Gas tank and how he will do when it gets to the later round. 🤦‍♂️

[@ShakMMA]

That's fair! I'll chalk it down as a shortcoming on my part. Thought he'd get asked that a lot this week, and also thought he'd bring it up when asked about the Kamaru fight

[@WeAreGhuraba]

Well he is training on high elevation and promised to not over train since his body can't keep up with it due to health reasons so he better not.

[@JoeSmith-we3jw]

His cardio is very underrated. He won round 3 against Burns and increased the output each round. Against Usman, he slowed down but still had success with taking down and controlling Usman in the later rounds. Not an easy thing to do. Keep in mind that he's been putting up a crazy pace in round 1, so it's not like his opponents have been able to just dominate him in the later rounds since they have had to spend a ton of energy to just survive the frantic 1st round.

[@homework9102]

@@JoeSmith-we3jw exactly brother you get it. Smart fan.

[@hassanhassani-sx7lq]

He is the best ever🥇💪 (Borz🐺 )

[@MightyMike888]

why is Khamzat using a filter hehe , just don't gass out and expect its going to the champions rounds let's gooooo Khamzat

[@ShakMMA]

What do you think is happening in the background? 👀

[@mattrousseau1889]

Where is darren till ?

[@milky_dromeda]

we're gonna shock the world let's goooo

[@nabildja3423]

Ure not fighting

[@milky_dromeda]

@@nabildja3423 "Ure not fighting" 🤓☝

[@MerabGOAT]

Who’s we

[@AAA-xc4zm]

Yes we will #TeamWE

[@MAkAVeLlIiii]

Khamzat will shock the world and actually show up and fight? Lets hope so

[@tarzanstrickland]

good guy 👍

[@rachhek]

Need better questions especially since this is Khamzat’s first appearance after a long break with health issues.

[@ShakMMA]

I can always improve, but I'd respectfully present that good questions often require good answers. "I don't know" and "it doesn't matter" make for a tough exchange of information

[@vincentvalentine2939]

To be fair a lot of your questions called for those answers

[@ShakMMA]

One can always give a more thoughtful answer to a question if they choose. I asked Kayla a similar question about why Julianna got the title shot over her, and Kayla expressed that Dana had promised Julianna the title shot and was sticking to it. Similarly, Khamzat could have opened up more about his frustrations/feelings about illness/inactivity. He could have shared analysis about DDP vs. Strickland. He could have reflected on what skills he needed to improve after going to a majority decision with Usman. He chose not to. Maybe he wasn't in the mood, maybe it's a confidence issue expressing thoughts in English, maybe he wants to keep things close to his chest. His right and I don't mind at all. Just to reinforce, a good interview requires both sides to participate. I'm always happy to take in feedback if people would like to pitch alternate questions/framing of questions for me to consider reflecting on though :)

[@kenjireas4885]

@@ShakMMAKhamzat speaks very good English for his third language, but he still takes more time to decipher and won’t understand nearly as well as a native speaker like Kayla Harrison. I thought it was a great interview, well done shak 👍 but if you want more thoughtful answers from Khamzat you’ll have to tailor the questions specifically for a speaker like him

[@afyali9473]

MaashAllah brother you look young an you honestly see the noor on your face inshAllah smesh brother Allah willing

[@BarakaUglyyAhh]

MashAllah bratha MuhammaDiddy has prophesied Khamzat will get folded Inshallah smesh bratha Diddy willing

[@steppenwolf2244]

🔥🔥🔥

[@coffeetalk924]

What'd they do give him sedatives to keep him from overtraining? I miss the "I kill everybody" guy 😆

[@selimgamil3498]

Kids and civilians are still getting killed please talk about them ❤

[@Juventino95]

Great Interview! Keep up the good work brother and welcome to Islam if God's will. :)

[@ShakMMA]

Thank you very much for the kind words! Hope you keep tuning in :)

[@IntuitiveIQ]

Kangaroo lol 😂😂

[@bernardocisneros4402]

I guess nobody gives a 💩about this upcoming UFC fight night. Why haven't you interviewed some of the fighter's on the Moreno vs Albazi fight card? We were looking forward to seeing interviews with either Blanchfield or Namajunas but I guess we'll have to wait for UFC pre-fight conference.

[@ShakMMA]

Haha you must've missed the Q&A thread! I'm interviewing Rose and Brandon in the next hour, Amir and Erin tomorrow :)

[@bernardocisneros4402]

@@ShakMMA SWEET! Thank you!

[@billyrobitaille7839]

Kinda looks like Albert Einstein lol

[@xViVaLaBAMx]

3:39 lmfao

[@TajuddinKhan-b2q]

Mashallah khamzat inshallah your will be winner inshallah

[@Moe.eye1]

Job interview vibes

[@omarbargaui4851]

King guru 😂😂😂

[@tommosher7774]

A kangeroo could beat a wolf easily.

[@mrbro4558]

Sickness took all his charisma away lol.

[@ShakMMA]

In his defense, fight week interviews can be tough. Especially with weight cuts

[@HB-gj7gd]

ok , but why the "lol" - what was so funny ? dont get it - what was so funny that you lol ?

[@Loop-v5q]

lol, he’s older and more mature he doesn’t have to play the heel schtick no more

[@rejjie_thedeity]

No, burns was. Whittaker about to get ran through.

[@Warpathjak]

That's what's going to get you koed

[@Simon-my8pv]

What a cutie

[@ikhan2181]

InshaAllah 14-0 ☝️

[@samirzetina]

Shak kudos to you. I would not be able to ask chimaev questions if my voice sounded hella gay

[@ShakMMA]

Gotta work with what you got. What can I say?

[@samirzetina]

@@ShakMMA it's all jokes mate, good interview

[@ShakMMA]

Better zesty than bland, ya know? Appreciate you fam

[@GGS_228]

kanguru😂

[@rwgoodfellow3515]

The downfall of MMA

[@billiemook]

Is he gonna make weight?😂

[@danielradd111]

WHITTAKER 🇦🇺 🪃 👊

[@Moglito.0]

Bro u hella zesty ngl we already got a zesty reporter with Bratt we dont need 2

[@ShakMMA]

The zest is in my blood bro, don't know what to tell you

[@jamesstack965]

Need to see him against strickland would be great to see sean eat his words lol

[@playboicartissock2340]

Can’t believe the majority of the mma world is picking Whittaker 💀Khamzat is gonna smoke Whittaker.

[@all-gv6ht]

See you soon boys 😂

[@prasidmitra6859]

Randomly says “It’s so funny” And proceeds to ask a question that has nothing to do with humor

[@-Ice_Cold-]

He shouldn't fight in US and entire UFC for his friendship with dictator & family

[@EAGLE29-TIME]

VICTORY IS NEAR, INSHA-ALLAH (only if God Wills).

[@ichirooda77]

Ask better questions bro.

[@Adrenaline1995]

Cleft lip gonna lose

[@rayhanatalferdaws7363]

🤡🤫

[@عبداللهمحمد-ب8ر]

If he is muslim how he can have 2 dogs?

[@Onlybadtakes2589]

Should had ask him why his mouth always look like this :3

[@Brigette-pb3di]

I think it is funny how hard he trains for someone he thinks is overrated 😅 #teamreaper

[@WeAreGhuraba]

He never said that tho, maybe watch the video first...

[@marquisesmart2557]

What was with that fake laugh