'Suffer now to make them suffer later' - Khamzat Chimaev on future opponents and "fake gangsters"

It's been a long time since we last saw Khamzat Chimaev inside the octagon. As Borz has been sharpening his tools at Tiger Muay Thai we followed in his footsteps to bring this exclusive footage right from the jungle.
#KhamzatChimaev #TigerMuayThai #Borz
00:00 You still don't have an opponent... nobody accepts?
00:51 What do you expect of Edwards-Usman 3?
01:18 Are there real gangsters in the UFC?
02:43 How have you improved in your 2.5 years with the UFC?
03:14 'I think I will fight Robert Whittaker'
04:26 Darren Till
06:10 Rapid-fire questions

[Red Corner MMA]

00:00 You still don't have an opponent... nobody accepts? 00:51 What do you expect of Edwards-Usman 3? 01:18 Are there real gangsters in the UFC? 02:43 How have you improved in your 2.5 years with the UFC? 03:14 'I think I will fight Robert Whittaker' 04:26 Darren Till 06:10 Rapid-fire questions

[Axiom of]

That was a quality interview! Questions asked and production. I wish it was longer. Khamzat seems like a great and honest guy, love his style and personally. Thanks for the interview!

[amit bhatia]

5.50 name of the background music please sir

[сурен манукян]

name of music on 2:05 ?

[сурен манукян]

reborn - swirling ship

[Ezra Daiquiri]

Question - Sean Strickland? Khamzat - funny guy. Fans - f*** yes brother (in Sean's raspy peckerwood voice)

[Bar Hawa]

Much respect to Khamzat, his character and class are really showcased in how he talks about Rob Whitaker and also his friend Darren Till. I hope he gets a fight really soon. He deserves it and he's still training like he's in fight camp. Respect

[True Trumpist]

We all saw how classy he acted around UFC 279🤣. I hope he learned from that because all in all it was kind of embarrassing for the sport. BUT, he's young, and he delivers in the octagon, so its all forgiven.

[Crimeson]

This Arab needs to fight someone his size.

[2Stroke Tyson]

@Crimeson smells like hat to me

[Jon Haider]

Khamzat talking about Darren sounded like he really cares about him. That's as much sentimentality as you could expect from a prize fighter

[carnaza]

from someone who has raised in literal war*

[John Gonzo]

He’s a Real Friend, as Real as it gets . Most friends abandon you at your lows or leave you alone . He’s going through that storm with him , Band of Brothers .

[Oggy Oggy]

Haha! Thanks Oprah.

[Yns_bandz 16]

Thanks for asking the questions we all wanted answers too sharp interview🎯🔥

[Red Corner MMA]

🙌

[Dain]

@Red Corner MMA Yeah i too wanted to know why darren sucked in his last fight.

[Jafryicus]

@Dain you mean his last 5 fights

[BeardedFella]

Someone give this beast a fight already

[Johnny TightLips]

fr its taking too long

[El Diablo]

Nobody wants the smoke

[Johnny Sanchez]

@El Diablo I believe Costa called him out for weeks, even try to fight him at the PI and Khamzat did nothing.

[JISHI K]

@Johnny Sanchez Costa is looking for more money. I don't think he wants to be a part of UFC anymore.

[Johnny Sanchez]

@JISHI K Before all that happened, before he agreed to fight Whittaker, he try to get the Khamzat fight. And we never heard a peep from Khamzat on it. Ppl say no one wants to fight him. That’s BS. Costa tried, Whittaker would’ve taken the fight in Perth. I think ppl are going to be shocked when he moves up and starts fighting 5 rounds.

[Ki Grey]

Khamzat should stay active both in the octagon and in social media, KZbin etc. He is a unique personality and is interesting to watch outside MMA as well.

[Nancy El-Sayed]

Khamzat takes the stylelistic hardest fights in 2 divisions back to back what a Gangster 🙌

[PPV PLUG]

The hardest stylistic matchup for him at 185 would be Whittaker, are you implying Holland is his toughest matchup at middleweight ? Lmao

[Johnny Sanchez]

Idk he struggled with Burns in a 3 rounds fight. It’s going to be different world when he fights the top5 of Middle weight.

[Cody King]

@Johnny Sanchez probably for 5 rounds too. That would be a great main event and practice for him.

[Alfie Robson]

@Johnny Sanchez burns was the hardest matchup for khamzat at 170

[Junaid Ahmed]

@PPV PLUG If you watched the video you would know he meant Whittaker even if he didn't phrase it correctly

[Barnden Cactus]

Khamzat is stone cold. Cool calm and collected. Can’t wait to see more from him.

[BlaqueDiamond2k12]

Man..... I love Khamzat, he's definitely one of my favourite fighters. I wish nothing but the best for this guy! When you get to see his true personality....he really shines. I've never met him yet but I can kinda sense the type of person he is. A lot of people around him mention that he has a big heart. I know this year he will be his year and will get at least one belt InshaAllah!

[Joe Missionary]

Wow you actually asked him why Till hasn't improved while training with him. Lol the question we all wanted to know. And he gave a great answer 👍

[Miss Interpretation]

Exactly what we’ve been yelling at out TVs!

[Rasul Badalov]

he almost nailed with every nickname when we look at it neutrally :D

[Romeo Mike]

The one that colby gave

[Darrel High]

@Romeo Mike also the one he gave jorge & robert

[Lucky Fatoni]

colby one is perfect haha

[lezamac6]

Masvidals nickname is perfect

[Jack Reacher]

Scared boy is the last thing I’d say about Pereira 😂

[Ivan Bruno]

Хамзат ,при всем уважении,смотря на вас ,на Петра Яна, Махачкала, я в зрелом возрасте прихожу к спорту! И вся жизнь меняется! Спасибо вам огромное за ваш труд и пример ! На всё воля создателя! Пусть все будет хорошо!

[Ivan Bruno]

Извиняюсь , Махачева ! Хабиба !

[JESUS IS MUSLIM]

Вы большой молодец! Значит есть в вас стержень, воля и дух! Дай Бог вам крепкого здоровья! Привет от чеченца из Великобритании 🇬🇧✊

[Ivan Bruno]

@JESUS IS MUSLIM буду рад видеть вас на острове Фукуок во Вьетнаме ! Благодарю вас

[Ivan Bruno]

@Род я не совсем понял тебя , объяснись пожалуйста

[Chris Carson]

My favorite fighter of all time. Real as they come.

[Sebastien]

lol, dude can't even beat the scale.

[PjXu98]

He's also one of my favorite fighters as well. I'll be in Phuket this summer and visit Tiger Muay Thai Gym. I hope I meet him and other great UFC/Thai fighters.

[Renaissance]

@Sebastien He did 11/12 times. Lol. He missed weight once and y'all haters still talk about it on his youtube channel. You guys should get a life, honestly.

[Sebastien]

@Ryan UFCLol if you only knew but hey w/e makes you sleep at night

[eduardo]

One of my favourite fighters at the moment. TRUE CHAMPION

[Di on]

Notice how he was eating at the beginning.. First, he suffered a fine from being not able to make weight as he went thousand pounds higher on the scale but then proceed to make his opponent suffer. Truly inspirational.

[carnaza]

Top tier MMA content. Thanks. More from Chimaev in the future!

[BraveHeartss]

What a great video/interview, you did a fantastic job asking some direct questions and the ending was absolutely awesome, even tho I like Masvidal I must agree with Khamzat, he is no gangster, he is an UFC athlete and needs to win some fights, that's all he needs to focus on rn. Khamzat is the truth!!! 🙌👊😎

[Boogie5150]

I agree with you 100% bro. Man the quick and honest one-two word answers at the end was dope!

[brett sturm]

Nice to see his respect for Shavkat. Need to see them clash one day.

[kenzo peypers]

This right here!

[Doron Beer]

My dream fight would be them two for the welterweight title, after they’ve both gone undefeated for another year or so

[kenzo peypers]

@Doron Beer I think everyone agrees. 2 undefeated monsters! However Chimaev/Whittaker is a gigantic fight right now

[ocinpro]

@Doron Beer Agree!

[Bando Baby Hov]

Khamazt is the REAL DEAL 👊 Love how honest and true his opinions are about fighters when questioned at the end. @6:10 REAL recognize REAL, REAL expose the FRAUDS 😤 LET'S GO BORZ 💥

[Sui Generis]

He's like a warrior monk - nothing but training and fighting.

[Mark Wild]

He seems to have humbled a lot from the “I smesh everybody” days, this makes him even more dangerous in my opinion. Great fighter, get in him that octagon man!

[Miggy]

But he said he has to smash masvidal too😂

[Esteban De Lion]

Thats for when he is hyped on the fight, but he really thinks that can smash everybody!

[Fishing Adventures Dubai]

Well he has to put on a show to sell fights. This is a private interview so he is being himself but when it's ufc official videos etc and it's game time you have to make some mess and controversy, we have to remember it is show business and it just sell the fights to make money. Those who can't hype up and gain notoriety and popularity will never make the money and UFC will also sideline them for more entertaining prospects. I think he should stick to his heel character

[Jorge García Guitar]

Thanks for Quality Content of Khamzat, almost everyday I look for news, its hard to find good videos, this is a great one, hope we see him sooner rather than later.

[The Eagle]

same here

[Boro Tha Great]

So many people hating on him, hating him for missing weight, hating him for the talk, but you cannot deny that he is a monster in the cage and his work ethic is crazy, his far goal i heard is to be the first triple champ in UFC and I believe if he tries hard enough he could accomplish that

[Sanki Fanki]

Nobody is doubting his skills little man. It’s just the way he behaves, definetely not like a real muslim.

[Boro Tha Great]

@Sanki Fanki “little man” is that supposed to boost your ego or something? I’m not here to witness this man be a Muslim I’m here to watch him train and fight. And yes there are still many people doubting his skill.

[Pierre]

@Sanki Fanki in Islam you can't fight

[Cheech EL Mexicano]

Khamzat and Till are true brothers I hope they stay like that it sucks seeing all the friends separate because of the sport sometimes. Your the man Khamzat and bless you till 🙏🏾

[Edward Castillo]

Khamzat is such a good guy you can tell, he seems very real.

[London2ATL]

I see him every day at the gym here in Thailand. Train on same mat but he's with his team and sometimes in the cage away from everyone.

[Zen]

Is he training through Ramadan?

[London2ATL]

@absoluteabbs he left Thailand. He was there maybe 6 weeks.

[Ne363XuS 52]

The way he talks let you know that he has good soul

[Ааа Ааа]

Хамзату Терпения и Успехов!!! Переживаем,Надеемся!!! Ещё Порадует Нас Всех!!!

[TheSquaredCircle]

Great content brother, this is definitely one of the top channels in the MMA KZbin space 👊🏻

[Red Corner MMA]

I appreciate that!

[MrBadintentionss]

i'm 55 and i still 'suffer so i can suffer later'. really being in shape and working hard at it is the best drug in the world.

[manny45629]

“Suffer so I can suffer later” that’s not what he said. He said “suffer now to make others suffer later.”

[Akritas Digenis]

You're 55, it's good to exercise but you shouldn't train really hard at 55, mostly enjoy life if you can.

[MrBadintentionss]

@Akritas Digenisi hear what you're saying and i'm listening to my body, but i'm also driven. i mix it up : running, calisthenics, yoga, gym, light weights... and i give myself a day off or two when i've earnt it.

[MemeSFX]

Buy some hearing aids gramps

[Bitman TV]

Awesome stuff here 👏🏿👏🏿 khamzat is that good people are scared! He’s one of my favourite fighters ! Borz 👏🏿👏🏿

[Татьяна Кузнецова]

Ты самый лучший в боях, я просто тебя обожаю, верь себя, и не смотри нинакого, просто знай, тебе нет равных. Ещё раз, ты лучший 💪👊🙂

[Kairen Pollard]

I love everything about this guy ❤️❤️

[Joel Martinsson]

Love the answers to the the fast fire questions at the end. Khamzat is smarter than people think.

[JRE]

Very solid interview and a cool fighter. Would like to see him rise to the top

[Jason Rolling]

Many fighters are scared to step in the ring with this man. He will get his chance.

[Im]

Khamzat really respectful guy but when it is thime he ‘works’ in UFC, we really put an effort. thank you for this interview

[Julie Kenzari]

I love and respect Khamzat as a fighter and from what we get to see. he is a true gentleman. May Allah grant him every victory he needs to become a CHAMP for a very long time.

[Onix Bonilla]

I really like his mentality! All respect for him!!!

[TJ]

The way he answered to all the those names of fighters…he sees through it all

[chendaddy]

I think taking that Nate Diaz fight was the worst decision of his career, and that enormous failed weight cut really put him in an awkward position where he doesn't seem like a welterweight anymore, but he also hasn't fought anybody of note at middleweight. The public completely turned on him, 180 degrees. I think he really needs to commit to one weight class and get back into the octagon as soon as possible. Personally I'm hoping he gets his run at 170 back on track before moving to 185 later in his career. Even if he doesn't get the title shot at Edwards and Covington keeps hiding from him, there are some killers at the top of the division who'd make must-see matches: Shavkhat, Belal, Usman! I'd love to see Khamzat and Usman test each other. Then again, if he can actually book either that Whittaker or Costa fight and win, well a win over a top 5 fighter is an easy shortcut to the top of a division. That could be exactly what he needs to kickstart a run to the title at 185.

[fahad khan yusfzi]

Khamzat quote :( We are suffering know to make others suffer )

[VroomVroom :3]

My dad says the exact same thing to me when I'm struggling suffer now to make them suffer later

[Johnny TightLips]

You asked some good ass questions 👏

[Red Corner MMA]

Thanks!

[LanFbx]

@Red Corner MMA The darren one was fire, I'd asked that too, was so curious to know

[ms&mrreckoning]

Yes

[Mohamad Raghb]

fr

[Realife]

The way bro fights is something out of a nightmare, coming forward hard the whole time no matter what you land on him

[NBA TV]

I’ve never seen a natural fighter like khamzat it looks like he was born to do this.

[Rearnakedchoke]

Funny he has been made a villain since the weight miss which is silly with how many big names guys have missed weight, seems like a really solid dude, but hey, controversy sells, Whittaker chimaev would be a huge test For him and I would love to see it. Really solid interview

[Вано Васо]

Трудяга, чемпион, всех тебе вершин .!

[Coffee¥ou]

Damn this video gave me the chillssss the future is bright for Khamzat but a lot on the line damn

[LanFbx]

The reaction by Borz when the interviewer said Shavkat was interesting haha gave me the impression he believes it's the better fighter of all mentioned

[Sultan Rahmanhan]

yup khamzat is smart he knows how dangerous is shavkat

[Linux]

Shavkat is still unproven he needs to fight someone in the top 5. Belal, khamzat, colby, and usman would all give him problems.

[LanFbx]

@Linux I loved Borz's reaction though haha I think he knows that dude is the real deal

[You're All Sheep]

Khamzat is bad ass. I was an instant fan the first time he fought in Ufc, something stood out to me he was different. Then I watched the little videos of him wrestling that where on youtube, and knew he was going to be a ufc champion. 🐺

[OhShmity]

The thing that makes him so scary, is he's so hungry. he doesn't even consider fear. he's too focused.

[76olson76]

He s a solid guy If ya have him as an friend, guess for a lifetime Also guess in future become champ

[Wilder Fier]

He's grown a lot since the Burns fight. He seems more even tempered. And it's nice to see that he's there for Till. I don't know who he fights next or when, but I'm glad they are taking their time. He's fun to watch.

[alcott devalte]

I hope he becomes the champ this year. It would be the most exciting and fun title reign.

[Kevin Duan]

He’s the scariest-looking funny-looking guy I’ve ever seen.

[Mr. Paulino]

He has potential to be the GOAT in his weightclass

[EnterTheGooniverse]

Loves how he sticks by Till regardless

[Wael Harp]

Genuine Warrior

[hunter Burgos]

Reminded me of what pacman said before, “if you train hard, the fight will be easy”.

[George Bamete Jnr]

After watching his fight with Gilbert, he's gonna get beat soon, he needs to improve fast because he's mouth went to far ahead of him. He's a beast but he got exposed shockingly, I was surprised how bad he looked and struggled against Gilbert.

[Purp Dillinger]

I was so disappointed when he didn't make weight last fight....I know it's hard but just expected better from a guy like this

[Akritas Digenis]

@Matthew Cutillo bro stop it😂Khamzat just missed weight, stop trying to make excuses for Khamzat. He was unprofessional and he should try to be more professional his next fight.

[Aloha Tigers]

@Akritas Digenis Why missed weight? His previous fights he didn’t missed weight. Some ufc guy told him not to cut weight at the very last minute. Is it a coincidence?

[Akritas Digenis]

@Aloha Tigers because he probably gained a lot of weight so it was hard for him to cut all that weight or maybe he didn't start cutting weight properly at the right time. It doesn't matter if he didn't missed weight in the past, he's a big guy and he's a natural middleweight so he shouldn't really be competing at welterweight unless he can make weight.

[World Era Comics Official]

Cry me a river

[ORG LANGIT]

You think he did that by accident ?😂

[AFT7]

Khamzat is a beast 💪🏻❤️‍🔥

[Umjetnik slavon2 Umjetnik slavon 2]

What a legend

[Scott Phillips]

Great interviewing skill and editing skill. He won me as a fan

[Tasty Gravy]

I don't think anyone wants to fight him, this guy will literally tear you apart like a lion.

[indeed]

The answers to those last questions were spot on 😂

[Save humanity]

Alex pereira will beat the shyt out this guy

[indeed]

@Save humanity what’s Alex gonna do about the takedowns?

[Save humanity]

@indeed what did masvidal do against Ben askrens takedowns?

[indeed]

@Save humanity if Alex doesn’t land that lucky shot like Jorge did , he’s getting finished quick. 👍

[Linux]

@Save humanity Khamzat doesn't even need to train for that fight, he would dump Pereira on his head and submit him round 1.

[Habeel Khalid]

Khamzat is a stand up dude nice to see him taking care of his guy Darren Till 💯

[peekos]

Respect for asking the Till question. That is what you call good journalism!

[Bubbabuttz]

Wow this was really great. I Respect the mind of Khamzat

[Mapuitea Puitea]

This guy is in the next level..

[taekwondoist]

I am glad he looks lean and he hasn't bulked up. We need him to take that 170lb belt.

[Sami Ullah]

I LOVE HIM MAN!!

[Heassik !]

Khamzat really needs a fight soon, I have the feeling that the ufc is trying to made Paulo vs Khamzat or get colby for a co main event

[Ryan UFC]

Nobody wants to fight Khamzat. Unfortunately. Paulo won’t fight Khamzat. I wish they would though. Paulo only has one fight left in UFC.

[Alexy Ignashov]

Oh No ! was enjoying watching Khamza so much then this video came to an end ! Can't help but admiring his honesty

[Jamie]

Get this man a fight already.

[RentFree In Heads]

If this dude doesn’t get a fight soon ima be even more pissed

[Gonzo M. Fahri]

can't say it's possible but man i would die to see khamzat absolutely destroy conor

[Jose Vasquez]

This guy is a real fighter is always excited to watch him fight.

[zrrrrauu]

We need this guy back to ufc

[Ryan UFC]

Just need someone to actually want to fight him. Everyone denies his fight.

[Massive Conn]

My new favorite UFC Fighter💪🏽

[Philip Taylor]

Interesting to hear Khamzat call Shavkat Rakhmonov a "good fighter". Rakhmonov is a lurking monster in the division. Not even Khamzat has a 100% finish rate.

[Azly]

When Khamzat train hard and stay calm. You know something is cookin.

[William Stewart]

He is the man respect from Scotland big man

[art]

Khamzat " I kill everyone aghhhhh" Khamzat " As soon as I got popular everyone started talking trash" Hilarious

[Lesnar Built The Pyramids]

Excited to see him Vs Whittaker!

[wazza banzook]

im not at all, 2 of my favourites

[Shafqat Ishan]

@wazza banzook Bobby has nothing to gain anymore

[wazza banzook]

@Shafqat Ishan he said he aims to win the title again and he is capable

[joshua lyons]

Just give him the belt so everyone has to fight him.

[leandro hernandez]

now that u see chimaev side of the story people are portrayimg him as a villain but people were thrash talking just because he was doimg his job pretty well and going pasd through guys like nothing so why is it a big deal when the wolf bites back🐺

[Karina]

I been missing daddy Khamzat 😍 can’t wait for his next fight ❤

[CT NGUYEN]

i enjoy this version of borz. see this is the real everyday hard at work putting in the hours training khamzat. solid dude!

[Veluta ✓]

Amazing reporter. Asked the right questions.

[John Smith]

thank u it was me

[No Tap Strap]

Khamzat is the man! 👏

[iLearn ER]

Borz wanna tear a new life into parts💀

[Specter]

The GOAT

[Adam Panasonic]

Chimaev Machine 🐺

[Rudy Leal]

Imagine how crazy you gotta be to call Pereira a scared boy

[J]

He’ll excel constantly

[Khamzat Chimaev]

Thanks everyone for showing so much love

[Jesus Vasquez]

Nunca e visto peliculas de luchador . Quisiera ver a chimaev en una pelicula de accion en una ciudad

[borzman borzmen.]

Брат Хамзат если о тебе говорят плохо значит ты на верном пути так держать уничтожай любого пряника ты Волк 🐺💪🐺