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Khamzat Chimaev talks fight vs. Li Jingliang and opens up about his childhood | UFC 267 | ESPN MMA
Khamzat Chimaev sits down with Brett Okamoto at UFC 267 media day to discuss his childhood, why family is so important to him, his love for wrestling, how watching Conor McGregor made him want to become a fighter and weighs in on expectations for his matchup against Li Jingliang.
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  • @KingDuppy
    @KingDuppy2 жыл бұрын

    The idea of Khamzat having a big brother is terrifying

  • @l0yer

    @l0yer

    2 жыл бұрын

    he looks like Khamzat but bigger and former wrestler.

  • @Lemon_Drums_USA

    @Lemon_Drums_USA

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@l0yer yeesh. Don’t mess with this family

  • @mg6240

    @mg6240

    2 жыл бұрын

    Stop punching yourself khamzat!

  • @sittingdingo1

    @sittingdingo1

    2 жыл бұрын

    Get a room.

  • @adventurelover8521

    @adventurelover8521

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lol

  • @FMH201
    @FMH2012 жыл бұрын

    "I'm rich with my heart" ... so humble yet so savage!

  • @smsun1030

    @smsun1030

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @user-jj6dh7zg7x

    @user-jj6dh7zg7x

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @dannydanny5308

    @dannydanny5308

    2 жыл бұрын

    No

  • @yeshayem6274

    @yeshayem6274

    2 жыл бұрын

    He only helps his family he won’t help anyone else

  • @MZD15

    @MZD15

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@yeshayem6274 and when Muslim says family it means everyone related to you. Like father's brothers and sisters and mother's brothers and sisters and your cousins etc. That's like 15-25 households.

  • @FulanAndTing
    @FulanAndTing2 жыл бұрын

    This was actually a beautiful insight into what motivates him and his personality. He's a man of few words so fair play to Brett Okamoto for getting him to open up.

  • @carniv5812

    @carniv5812

    2 жыл бұрын

    Fk Brett still tho

  • @sittingdingo1

    @sittingdingo1

    2 жыл бұрын

    Get a room.

  • @avienated

    @avienated

    2 жыл бұрын

    He may be a man of few words, but it's not easier when you speak your fourth or fifth language either. But props, yeah.

  • @herdrugby11

    @herdrugby11

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah sodomy Illegal in Florida

  • @senhorradio3783
    @senhorradio37832 жыл бұрын

    When he said how his mother cries for the guys he’s knocked out…She sounds like a really amazing Mom. Much respect ✊🏻

  • @veebee69
    @veebee692 жыл бұрын

    Heartwarming hearing him talk about his mom 🥰😢

  • @therealwewin

    @therealwewin

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nobody likes a momma's boy. Nobody!

  • @backbone93

    @backbone93

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@therealwewin their mama does

  • @theman00653

    @theman00653

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@therealwewin Only Gold digger don't like momy boy.

  • @abijithkp574

    @abijithkp574

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@theman00653 Exactly..

  • @omarmosaad9878

    @omarmosaad9878

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@backbone93 shut up

  • @BorderJump13
    @BorderJump132 жыл бұрын

    Wow this dude has a special bond with his mom, he really is a good guy.

  • @mathiaskovendy7292

    @mathiaskovendy7292

    2 жыл бұрын

    As Mike tyson points out, many great men do

  • @derekjetter4039

    @derekjetter4039

    2 жыл бұрын

    he also said he could have been in jail for the violent person he is.

  • @avienated

    @avienated

    2 жыл бұрын

    He does indeed. I'd guess it's also in their culture to respect their elders, a value which have more or less deteriorated in Western societies.

  • @user-xz1is9pk4f

    @user-xz1is9pk4f

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@avienated you are right, we respect the elders at the highest level.

  • @n.j.t262
    @n.j.t2622 жыл бұрын

    You can't feel negative about this guy, "rich with my heart". That's what he truly is. Hope to see him blossom and able to support the needy. Let's go Khamzat. Rooting for you.

  • @shahidabdoullakhanzorovr1564

    @shahidabdoullakhanzorovr1564

    2 жыл бұрын

    People will still find a way to hate.

  • @rankalucard3960

    @rankalucard3960

    2 жыл бұрын

    Colby will slap your ratlip

  • @duckman5563

    @duckman5563

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Handsome and SKINNY girl lol pure luck? Gtfoh

  • @anuscrumbler

    @anuscrumbler

    2 жыл бұрын

    Pause

  • @caspeansea9179

    @caspeansea9179

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@rankalucard3960That overrated jaw broken guy.? Lmao

  • @parasstone8414
    @parasstone84142 жыл бұрын

    I would do anything for my mother , Women is the strongest people in this world - Best quotes from kamzhat.

  • @mohammadashrafjumadil6028

    @mohammadashrafjumadil6028

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm totally agreed what he said.

  • @properpropaganda9831

    @properpropaganda9831

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mohammadashrafjumadil6028 Quran disagrees.

  • @thegeeksides

    @thegeeksides

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@properpropaganda9831 really? What do you know? Hiding behind fake profile again..

  • @hisoka524

    @hisoka524

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@properpropaganda9831 Pathetic, grow up.

  • @bigsmoke8377

    @bigsmoke8377

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@properpropaganda9831 in the Islam it litteraly says that paradise is under the feet of the mother. Which basicly means that you will go to heaven if you made your mother happy and cared for her.

  • @TheHeadown
    @TheHeadown2 жыл бұрын

    I love to hear him talk like this. Good job Okamoto to do this style interview. The fans learned more about him as a person in from this interview than all the others combined. Really well done. 🙏

  • @JD_13

    @JD_13

    2 жыл бұрын

    True but he says “Ling Jiangli” within the first second of the interview 😂 tf brett

  • @sethgershfeld5995

    @sethgershfeld5995

    2 жыл бұрын

    agree completely

  • @zingerstronger9

    @zingerstronger9

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes. Very insightful

  • @Zinjiredhawk4301

    @Zinjiredhawk4301

    2 жыл бұрын

    Was just thinking the same! Kudos okamoto, good jounelism

  • @Memebox711
    @Memebox7112 жыл бұрын

    Mark my words. This dude will b considered as the most dangerous and feared fighters in ufc off all time.

  • @proudindian9140

    @proudindian9140

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ur profile tells u are a big fan of him

  • @cainer2686

    @cainer2686

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agreed.

  • @akonemanaba4183

    @akonemanaba4183

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yup

  • @thisisrivera1

    @thisisrivera1

    2 жыл бұрын

    He already is lol

  • @brainexplain1636

    @brainexplain1636

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agreed. This guy is just different

  • @deepakjogiyal5326
    @deepakjogiyal53262 жыл бұрын

    I love the way how his mom means the world to him ❤️

  • @gauravagarwal5719
    @gauravagarwal57192 жыл бұрын

    This guy is respectful, sincere, and brimming with integrity, compassion, empathy, maturity, and belief. He’s the scariest man in the UFC right now, period.

  • @jakoblivingston4165

    @jakoblivingston4165

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ngannou more scary fs

  • @Bbender690

    @Bbender690

    2 жыл бұрын

    Jiri

  • @talales-salmi5390

    @talales-salmi5390

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Bbender690 that guy is the definition of an evil angel, I don't know if it's just me, but he looks nice from distance, but when he fights it's like an evil, that elbow he gave to Reyes was just dirty and bad intension killing shot

  • @Brianhernandezzz

    @Brianhernandezzz

    2 жыл бұрын

    we get it lol

  • @PericoJordan23

    @PericoJordan23

    2 жыл бұрын

    chimaev is the scariest, no one has touched him

  • @petermoes1668
    @petermoes16682 жыл бұрын

    Lot of respect for this guy, especially how he talks about his mother and sharing his money

  • @roronoazoro2970

    @roronoazoro2970

    2 жыл бұрын

    I don’t usually bring religion into conversations, but this what Islam tries to teach us, always be humble, respect your mother, and it’s necessary to share your wealth with those less fortunate than you. He’s a great role model for sure

  • @properpropaganda9831

    @properpropaganda9831

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@roronoazoro2970 I don't usually bring religion into conversations either, but pretty much all religions teach these things.

  • @mrimbord

    @mrimbord

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@properpropaganda9831 I'd imagine a lot of religions do, but they're not relevant here, because Khamzat doesn't believe in a lot of religions, he believes in Islam, so the person who mentioned Islamic principles had a valid point here. Good attempt trying to be a smartass though pal

  • @woopazipper

    @woopazipper

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Expose Andy It's beautiful alright, especially when the west stop interfering, invading, colonizing and pushing down western ideologies down muslim countries.

  • @Yourtimeis

    @Yourtimeis

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@woopazipper lol like rn how there having infighting between all taliban and Israel and Palestine also doing phenomenal. Since I last checked in. check before u speak bro

  • @nmisoo
    @nmisoo2 жыл бұрын

    Kudos to Brett, the fact that he made it all about Khamzat's family and mother. You can see how emotional he was talking about his mother. His mother is his WHY and this man will hopefully be future champ after Kamaru.

  • @TheGarlicfather

    @TheGarlicfather

    2 жыл бұрын

    Khamzat vs Kamaru would be a big fight but i don’t see Khamzat winning

  • @EvilDuckOfDoom3

    @EvilDuckOfDoom3

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TheGarlicfather if Usman shows up natty Khamzat will steamroll him

  • @TheGarlicfather

    @TheGarlicfather

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@EvilDuckOfDoom3 Yeah but that will not happen

  • @EvilDuckOfDoom3

    @EvilDuckOfDoom3

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TheGarlicfather lol guess it will be a rough fight for khamzat then

  • @derekjetter4039

    @derekjetter4039

    2 жыл бұрын

    he said his brother is why he is not in jail... He also sounds like a violent guy.

  • @KredyTomala666
    @KredyTomala6662 жыл бұрын

    Hes looking to the left when reaching to his memories and looks to right when talking about his dreams and goals. Not making stories or dramas just oozing confidence. Honest and humble in core with a beast wolf aura. Truly pure soul...

  • @dimitri4541

    @dimitri4541

    2 жыл бұрын

    On the right side we think about reality. On the left side we imagine things. Most liars look at the left side or too long into the eye's of a person

  • @phoneblaster

    @phoneblaster

    2 жыл бұрын

    ...exactly my thoughts.

  • @wolverinex4243
    @wolverinex42432 жыл бұрын

    "Why we can't live like normal." - Khamzat

  • @greenwhitered997

    @greenwhitered997

    2 жыл бұрын

    Question I was asking my whole life

  • @hanamizuki2288

    @hanamizuki2288

    2 жыл бұрын

    😢😢

  • @amazingsoul569

    @amazingsoul569

    2 жыл бұрын

    Questions many nations have after fighting for years . I'm somali sometimes we say why we can live normal and left to be normal like others. Still alhmdulilah for everything

  • @BogoSports
    @BogoSports2 жыл бұрын

    I really like this dude. He grew up in wars. Cagefighting can’t be that scary

  • @FMH201

    @FMH201

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not only that ... he genuinely seems to enjoy it

  • @786_uk-ak47

    @786_uk-ak47

    2 жыл бұрын

    Scary guy can’t wait for him to take over

  • @profileone5655

    @profileone5655

    2 жыл бұрын

    He won’t make it.. the guy is an airhead, he’ll end up getting in his own way. They’ll be talking about him like: “oh man kamzat could’ve been great had he not been such a doofus”. It took 2 wars to humble his kind and trust me he’ll get humbled sooner or later

  • @briandavies149

    @briandavies149

    2 жыл бұрын

    People have said they fear public speaking more than death. Cage fighting is very scary and stressful. The thought of losing on live tv. The media obligations. Khamzat is a different animal. Maybe it’s the wars but war causes trauma and makes a lot of people more fearful.

  • @thisisrivera1

    @thisisrivera1

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@briandavies149 Islam teaches you not to fear.

  • @PrabirTa
    @PrabirTa2 жыл бұрын

    *Man, I liked how Brett not only started with "how many questions of Covid you've been asked", but also decided to keep it behind & not talk about it & then went on to ask about his childhood, family, mother. I was literally annoyed of seeing him getting asked the same questions again & again in the other press conferences & it even felt like he didn't wanted to be there. But here, it's like Brett showed us his real personality. Great interview of him definitely by far.* ♥️🇮🇳

  • @atronadhashi4550

    @atronadhashi4550

    2 жыл бұрын

    Rightly noted

  • @therealforeignwolf

    @therealforeignwolf

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was saying that for a while, Brett gives good interviews.... Better than Healwani

  • @jalanihidup6119
    @jalanihidup61192 жыл бұрын

    You know how good the journalist was when Chimaev never or less answers the question with "it doesn't matter, brother" 😂😂. Best Chimaev interview so far

  • @SDSen
    @SDSen2 жыл бұрын

    He likes the interviewer, he's a lot more expansive here than normal, opening up more

  • @abikelife1481

    @abikelife1481

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh yes, you can tell right away when he called him brother many times.

  • @zf3467

    @zf3467

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well credit to the interview too - he asked the right questions.

  • @johnmarkson1998

    @johnmarkson1998

    2 жыл бұрын

    he has the right skin colour.

  • @zf3467

    @zf3467

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@johnmarkson1998 and you have a messed up racist mindset

  • @johnmarkson1998

    @johnmarkson1998

    2 жыл бұрын

    ​@@zf3467 that meme where the black guy hugs the black people and fist bump the white people is real. homie brother etc culture. its completely normal. and not racist at all to open up with your brothers.

  • @cbdcheeseburger7659
    @cbdcheeseburger76592 жыл бұрын

    Pumped that he’s back, guy could legit be a champion at 185 and 170.

  • @CT-mw7fn

    @CT-mw7fn

    2 жыл бұрын

    170 maybe i don’t see him beating izzy or rob especially rob thats a bad stylistic matchup

  • @A1Gz_

    @A1Gz_

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CT-mw7fn Rob is openly scared of Khamzat and he respects him highly. He can absolutely beat Rob and Israel they are not unbeatable

  • @wael4070

    @wael4070

    2 жыл бұрын

    170 is the division he should focus on

  • @virgilvigil9560

    @virgilvigil9560

    2 жыл бұрын

    IZzy would school him on the 100$$ and Marty can also I believe hahah he is protected by the ufc they give him easy matches

  • @real2606

    @real2606

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@A1Gz_ Rob jokes around lol. He fought 10 rounds with Romero, he ain't scared of khamzat hahahaha. Plus Rob has one of the best wrestling defenses in mma, and his striking is much superior. He is a nightmare for khamzat

  • @Lmao2025
    @Lmao20252 жыл бұрын

    Dude is HUNGRY. Aint no stopping this man.

  • @beautifulaffliction1742

    @beautifulaffliction1742

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Jake Johnson no

  • @ab4211

    @ab4211

    2 жыл бұрын

    Units gonna be a Nigerian nightmare for the reigning champs.

  • @hisoka524

    @hisoka524

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Jake Johnson wall of paper

  • @swalihmm

    @swalihmm

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Jake Johnson saw the fight?

  • @joshtuk

    @joshtuk

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Jake Johnson sup bro

  • @Hope-ck6hy
    @Hope-ck6hy2 жыл бұрын

    13:00 Small stories about Khamzat's mom and family/village friends made me cry, I can really feel the close relationship between them. Also, when Khamzat says he is not gonna be rich because he will give his money to the one who needs it, he honestly is rich in his heart. 😢

  • @devvv4616

    @devvv4616

    2 жыл бұрын

    You can tell he fights cos he just loves to do it and not really doing it for the money(well maybe for the money as well to help his poor mom)

  • @anoushghadimi4119
    @anoushghadimi41192 жыл бұрын

    Khamzat: mom I won Khamzat’s mom: is he dead?

  • @ahmedalwaisy

    @ahmedalwaisy

    2 жыл бұрын

    She says it out of concern for the other guy

  • @dfgdfbsdfvv832

    @dfgdfbsdfvv832

    2 жыл бұрын

    "well i hope you didnt hurt him too much sweeetie"

  • @freddymars2014

    @freddymars2014

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ahmedalwaisyYes, that is the premise of the joke

  • @khalidazhar101

    @khalidazhar101

    2 жыл бұрын

    God bless all Mothers out there 🙏

  • @judassss

    @judassss

    2 жыл бұрын

    hahahaha

  • @xiggeth
    @xiggeth2 жыл бұрын

    Loved this interview, different from the typical questions he gets. Loved the whole segment on his mother, beautiful stuff.

  • @charlescole7682
    @charlescole76822 жыл бұрын

    This was a great interview Brett, I'm really growing to like this man his the definition of a survivor.

  • @charliezelenowski2701
    @charliezelenowski27012 жыл бұрын

    My Mum went without food so we could eat at times too. I didn't know at the time. I have the same opinion towards women. My Mum set a good example of why I should respect women. She always worked hard to never let us down.

  • @KD400_

    @KD400_

    2 жыл бұрын

    Definitely respect women but not all women r like my mother. I would drop my wife to live with my mother if my wife was being a horrible person just be careful what type of lady ur with

  • @Drive_Far_Away

    @Drive_Far_Away

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lol yeah puts alot of women in this generation to shame.

  • @arazose-faktenschockierend157

    @arazose-faktenschockierend157

    2 жыл бұрын

    That‘s not fair

  • @joshtuk

    @joshtuk

    2 жыл бұрын

    Only your mother loves you. The rest of the women you’ll meet will drop you in a heartbeat.

  • @arazose-faktenschockierend157

    @arazose-faktenschockierend157

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@joshtuk Incel

  • @nigelnicholas4832
    @nigelnicholas48322 жыл бұрын

    We get so lost in our first world problems that we forget how meaningful and powerful, family can be.

  • @KD400_

    @KD400_

    2 жыл бұрын

    It really depends what type of family u have. in Chechnya where khamzat is from they r family oriented alot some people don't have a stable family I'm glad I have a great mother

  • @914southside
    @914southside2 жыл бұрын

    I’ve met a lot of tough guys in my time both in the streets and in gyms but this guy really makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up mostly of because how calm and respectful he is those are the kind of people who are ticking time bombs

  • @seansilver8757
    @seansilver87572 жыл бұрын

    I like how he emphasizes on the NOW. zero victim mentality, also impressed by his English. hope nobody will duck him and he'll get what he deserves. he is the real deal, real man and a real savage.

  • @Nemi9
    @Nemi92 жыл бұрын

    Man I teared up when he was answering between mother or something else was motivating him. He starts to get teary and so did I, the way he says that everyone will leave earth, that hit hard

  • @justing3664
    @justing36642 жыл бұрын

    Look at that smile when talking about his mom!!! Thanks for letting us get to know him Brett!

  • @Enigma_Dilligaf
    @Enigma_Dilligaf2 жыл бұрын

    This interview made me respect this guy 100 times more. Amazing character and I am willing to bet he will be great!

  • @YSOTDAN
    @YSOTDAN2 жыл бұрын

    You can see the sadness & hurt in his eyes when he talks about the war & his village. He truly understands what true pain & suffering is, experiencing it first hand in war. You have to respect his inner strength & surviving through the ptsd in which he has seen

  • @babyfood9537
    @babyfood95372 жыл бұрын

    9:00 you can hear the sadness in his voice that he wasn't able to compete because of the paperwork. I was already a fan of this guy from his dominance in the cage but after this insight into his life, I really want him to succeed! Let's go Borz!

  • @planetoftheapen1559
    @planetoftheapen15592 жыл бұрын

    People may not like him but this guy ice and icecold. This guy has seen the death and is still talking about giving his money away to the people. What a man.

  • @baleedat8560
    @baleedat85602 жыл бұрын

    Khazmat had a tough childhood, growing up in war torn Chechnya, he was fighting his whole life. The only thing for him to do is a wrestling gym down the block and he becomes the killer in a room full of killers (wrestling). Goes to Sweden wins nationals multiple times, beat Olympic champs, then uses his wrestling/athleticism to fight and make money. Absolutely dominates on his way to the UFC. The coach at All Stars (where Alexander Gustafson trains) says Khazmat is the most gifted fighter he has ever seen. Dana White said he’s the most special fighter he has ever seen. He Goes on to fight 3 times in 1 month, wins all with all finishes, and absorbs only 2 STRIKES!!! Causal UFC fans: Hype train! 🤦🏽‍♂️

  • @thepancakemann

    @thepancakemann

    2 жыл бұрын

    Spot on.

  • @yesnoyesyesnoyesss

    @yesnoyesyesnoyesss

    2 жыл бұрын

    His childhood doesn't matter.Dork

  • @baleedat8560

    @baleedat8560

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@yesnoyesyesnoyesss how so? Have you ever been in a fight? Ever done anything that causes massive amounts of adrenaline? A loose, composed, calm, focused, fighter is the most dangerous fighter. A lot of fighters talk tough but tbh most have a level of fear and adrenaline pumping. Khazmat genuinely has no fear, he grew up in war torn Chechnya. Fighting was everyday. If you drive a race car for the first time you’ll be petrified by the speed, do it 1000 times and that probably goes away. Just like Khabib, Khazmats childhood has everything to do with why he is a special fighter (that sets him apart) now. Don’t be dumb

  • @yesnoyesyesnoyesss

    @yesnoyesyesnoyesss

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@baleedat8560 When u in the cage only your fighting ability and spirit matters nothing else.Not ur tragic backstory.Thats child entertainment.But of course his childhood matters.Mostly because when people idolize you because of it you do truly feel invincible.Since you feel the way you feel based on what millions of ppl say.Anyone would think of himself as the most dangerous man in the world reading all these comments and hearing all those idolizing words.That's before they meet me.The real deal.But my world's drastically different from fight or any industry so it'll never happen.Or I'd be number one right now believe me when I say it. don't want to be cocky but its youtube no one i know real life will see this nor we will ever see each other again so it doesnt matter.

  • @baleedat8560

    @baleedat8560

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@yesnoyesyesnoyesss this is just not true, your experiences define you. Being loose is critical for a fighter. Composure is critical for a fighter. These come easy to Khazmat because he has been fighting his whole life.

  • @joshuajames3384
    @joshuajames33842 жыл бұрын

    Humble beginnings build unmatched character. This man deserves nothing but respect and admiration. Khamzat will be the champ one day soon

  • @hanamizuki2288

    @hanamizuki2288

    2 жыл бұрын

    InshaAllah

  • @laguerrera2902
    @laguerrera29022 жыл бұрын

    Thought I couldn’t possibly like him any more than I already did 😭 exceptional person. Who will also win this weekend. And every fight after that too. LOVE

  • @oualidbdf

    @oualidbdf

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Dimmy Ahmed stfu with ur childish thinking

  • @reconquistaahead1602
    @reconquistaahead16022 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful. A fighter who hates war, who loves his family and friends, hos mom especially and is compassionate to others. God bless him. I wish him all the best.

  • @AbsoluteMotivation
    @AbsoluteMotivation2 жыл бұрын

    Brett is a credit to the sport. A fantastic interview, that felt more like a conversation 2 friends would have over a meal.

  • @ronniepickering4211
    @ronniepickering42112 жыл бұрын

    Brett asked good questions tbh changed of How was your camp and bla-bla

  • @ozguraydn8407

    @ozguraydn8407

    2 жыл бұрын

    he is my favorite interviewer

  • @Omer69434

    @Omer69434

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ozguraydn8407 naber bro

  • @lesblase3667

    @lesblase3667

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ozguraydn8407 what? Are deaf or what? 😂 he is one of the worst this game has to offer. People want to sleep when he does interviews. 😂 how is he one of your favourites? 🤔 you like boring do ya?

  • @ConsiLoL

    @ConsiLoL

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@lesblase3667 Lmao you are one sad individual.

  • @smcsumo
    @smcsumo2 жыл бұрын

    I think....that all his emotions,pain,suffering,everything that has ,,pulled" him down,now he uses to motivate him when fighting. That is why he is so good at it,that is why he does not fear anyone. This man is a true fighter!! As long as he will fight in this state of mind,no one will never beat him!! Period🤜🤛

  • @mediterralien

    @mediterralien

    2 жыл бұрын

    i'm african and a big fan of usman and izzy so my heart goes for them but i do submission wrestling.. so the fact that my brain is telling me that soon he can beat both of them is scary.. he can easily be a double champ at WW and MW.. Guram.. Gustafson.. Rakic.. Latifi.. they all spoke about his work ethics, dedication and dominiance.. and how strong his chin.. you can't teach that..

  • @hisoka524

    @hisoka524

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mediterralien Exactly am thinking. Hes the only one at 170 who i think can beat usman badly

  • @isaaccarrero244
    @isaaccarrero2442 жыл бұрын

    One of the best interviews i´ve ever watch. I really hope Khamzat becomes a champ one day.

  • @Bigbuggin

    @Bigbuggin

    2 жыл бұрын

    chill brah

  • @hanamizuki2288

    @hanamizuki2288

    2 жыл бұрын

    InshaAllah

  • @sandeshlama5906
    @sandeshlama59062 жыл бұрын

    Dude loves his mom alot Respect 🙏

  • @AcidGlow
    @AcidGlow2 жыл бұрын

    Wishing him good luck. he's exciting to watch 💪

  • @Donny34738

    @Donny34738

    2 жыл бұрын

    He’s gonna get absolutely knocked out by leech in the 1st exchange lmao

  • @rekoforlag8149

    @rekoforlag8149

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Donny34738 You're dreaming. He will finish Li in a minute. And you're terrified. He comes for you too. Later Adesanya.

  • @TheCallumTR

    @TheCallumTR

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Donny34738 You wish lol.

  • @sza3292

    @sza3292

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Donny34738 Even haters don’t believe that.

  • @oldironsides4107

    @oldironsides4107

    2 жыл бұрын

    He said thank you for the well wishes

  • @qureshib61
    @qureshib612 жыл бұрын

    Such a beast when it comes to fighting but a softy when it comes to his Mother and family. Mrs Chimaev is blessed and Khamzat’s love for his Mother is also beautiful MaashaAllah.

  • @ZahZah571
    @ZahZah5712 жыл бұрын

    Great job Brett! Made him feel comfortable enough to open up and tell his story. Much better than standard journo questions forcing him to show a competitive and aggressive side.

  • @andycory908
    @andycory9082 жыл бұрын

    This video really opened my mind and heart up to this young man. He is a special young man who deserves everything he earns and more. Complete respect and love from our family . Canada has a huge following for this guy. He is also great for the UFC. So glad Danna takes good cars of him. Best interview bar non from any fighter iv yet to hear and iv been a fan since the Griffin /Bonar days and before. Thanks we as a family really enjoyed it and to be straight it brought out tears of joy. Thanks.

  • @dianeaustin2414

    @dianeaustin2414

    2 жыл бұрын

    What???? He is an an athlete, not a canonized saint.

  • @ALIAkbar-px8gx
    @ALIAkbar-px8gx2 жыл бұрын

    Isn't it beautiful to hear a warrior talking about his love for his mom.. ❤

  • @PRODVRADY
    @PRODVRADY2 жыл бұрын

    When he said about how he loves his older brother and only he can keep him from that side - that shits deep mane

  • @paulb808
    @paulb8082 жыл бұрын

    Im here for all the Chimaev content, lets go! We are watching the next GOAT, this guys confidence is infectious.

  • @christiancastro5746
    @christiancastro57462 жыл бұрын

    Your mom raised you guys great. Wishing him the absolute best

  • @cristian9954
    @cristian99542 жыл бұрын

    This could be the UFC's first "Champ, Champ, Champ" 170/185/205 😶

  • @huzaifa6126

    @huzaifa6126

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not 205

  • @TheWeevul

    @TheWeevul

    2 жыл бұрын

    Some real big boys at 205, deffo 170 and 185 though!

  • @muratcelen1319

    @muratcelen1319

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TheWeevul he wrestles and spars with big guys 205 220 6’3+

  • @Brandon-pp5mk

    @Brandon-pp5mk

    2 жыл бұрын

    When usman and izzy retire sure

  • @M___X_

    @M___X_

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Brandon-pp5mk Jan has proven Izzy is not invulnerable to takedowns and 185 seems to me more of a striker's division than the others. if Khamzat proves to have a chin I think he could be the first to submit Izzy.

  • @mdncthetruth2556
    @mdncthetruth25562 жыл бұрын

    We all know this guy has potential, hope to see him move up ranks, there ain't no harder opponent than covid or war.

  • @ab4211

    @ab4211

    2 жыл бұрын

    This guy is the real deal.

  • @benben5759

    @benben5759

    2 жыл бұрын

    He did beat covid and the war

  • @slicersharp
    @slicersharp2 жыл бұрын

    I respect this man after hearing is life story I think he’s special and a decent human being

  • @mcsweenytoddmiester2163
    @mcsweenytoddmiester21632 жыл бұрын

    I have so much respect for Khamzat

  • @jamesgibbs8827
    @jamesgibbs88272 жыл бұрын

    People like him, Khabib, etc growing up in small villages , struggling just to survive,, know survival skills Mentally Physically, Spiritually that most others can't comprehend. I applaud him/them. TRUE WARRIORS ! MUCH RESPECT..

  • @sambo416

    @sambo416

    2 жыл бұрын

    Francis too

  • @Sam-ng3of
    @Sam-ng3of2 жыл бұрын

    This is the first interview where we've actually got to know about his personal side more. Now that his English has improved so much, its great to hear.

  • @justincowley1088
    @justincowley10882 жыл бұрын

    Ever since I watched his performances on fight island I can't get enough of this guy, was super bummed to hear that he might not ever come back to fighting after his bout with covid. I am so hyped to watch him step into the octagon and fight! HUGE FAN!

  • @brum4692
    @brum46922 жыл бұрын

    This guy is a phenomenal talent, jingaling is a animal, can’t wait for this fight!

  • @ab4211

    @ab4211

    2 жыл бұрын

    Jing will get langed.

  • @mr.ditkovich6379

    @mr.ditkovich6379

    2 жыл бұрын

    "Jingaling" 🤣 Schaub

  • @ba1732

    @ba1732

    2 жыл бұрын

    At which place is the Chinese guy ranked? I only saw one fight of him

  • @brum4692

    @brum4692

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ba1732 his strikings improved loads in last few fights like 4 fights I think he’s been knocking people out and then ponzinibio in the last, hopefully get to see some of khamzats striking in this fight after his last

  • @ChicagoMike85

    @ChicagoMike85

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha jingaling 🎶 😂

  • @vinoymichael645
    @vinoymichael6452 жыл бұрын

    One of the best interviews ! Can see the other side of Khamzat in between all these UFC 267 news & fight mode.

  • @mmayan
    @mmayan2 жыл бұрын

    This was one of the better interviews with Khamzat!

  • @ParabhjyotSingh
    @ParabhjyotSingh2 жыл бұрын

    made me cry :),HOW CAN I NOT BE A FAN OF THIS GUY.

  • @gp2003gt
    @gp2003gt2 жыл бұрын

    A fighter who loves and respects his mother like Khamzat is a real man, much respect.

  • @user-gg5vy6gn1k
    @user-gg5vy6gn1k2 жыл бұрын

    Асаламуалаикум to all Chechen brothers from Kashmir. Inshaallah, peace will prevail our lands .

  • @yogsoloth2779
    @yogsoloth27792 жыл бұрын

    He's a winner in the cage and in life! He seems happy, let's hope he's healthy and can pick up where he left off! Let's go Khamzat we're rooting for you!

  • @TJ-rn6ux
    @TJ-rn6ux2 жыл бұрын

    Wow man. He's such a humble and down to earth guy. Respect to him. Hope he continues to earn big money for his family

  • @Shairony
    @Shairony2 жыл бұрын

    Oh my God! He's the sweetest guy! The way he talks about his mom! 😮

  • @samantham2204
    @samantham22042 жыл бұрын

    Great interview. People say he only says smash everybody but in fairness most of the questions are the same over and over. He has a lot of depth when actually asked.

  • @Jim2GG
    @Jim2GG2 жыл бұрын

    This brother is scary !! I hope he goes all the way and become a champion !

  • @thadarkknight3039
    @thadarkknight30392 жыл бұрын

    Can we take a moment to appreciate the sophistication and prowess of Brett Okomoto?

  • @ImKingRs

    @ImKingRs

    2 жыл бұрын

    No

  • @John_Connor556

    @John_Connor556

    2 жыл бұрын

    Why did he say 'Ling Jianglee'? Instead of Li Jingliang? 😂

  • @bigben42

    @bigben42

    2 жыл бұрын

    Are you joking? He’s one of the worst interviewers in MMA, just a standard media shill who coasts on his looks

  • @tans1151
    @tans11512 жыл бұрын

    For non-Swedish speakers, he said he worked in a factory (Fabrik)

  • @Johntube958

    @Johntube958

    2 жыл бұрын

    How does his Swedish look like? Is it fluent enough?

  • @VR46314
    @VR463142 жыл бұрын

    I like how he mentioned how much of a mentor his brother was , gratitude is very very special

  • @AnimeCultist15
    @AnimeCultist152 жыл бұрын

    His brother was key to his success, to have someone enroll you in everything, is awesome and gives you the confidence in your later years because you have so much competition experience

  • @incridgamer9610
    @incridgamer96102 жыл бұрын

    Khamzat Chimaev is a monester because his mother raised him that good. This is man is special.

  • @ben9262
    @ben92622 жыл бұрын

    Chechen wars were absolutely brutal. If you aren’t familiar do some research on the wars.

  • @greenwhitered997

    @greenwhitered997

    2 жыл бұрын

    Huge war crimes. This is only what can describe those wars

  • @protosszergs5323

    @protosszergs5323

    2 жыл бұрын

    it was genocide. The Chechens managed to win the war against 140 million Russians.

  • @kylewoodward7078
    @kylewoodward70782 жыл бұрын

    Just something about him, you can't help, but to like him. I believe he will be champ one day. He's also extremely smart. Look at all the foreign fighters that aren't bilingual. His English is pretty good. He's still young.

  • @GTari-ob6bj

    @GTari-ob6bj

    2 жыл бұрын

    he speaks 4 languages,im sure his english is going to get even better by time.

  • @harryhenderson7864

    @harryhenderson7864

    2 жыл бұрын

    He speaks Chinese too and was translating for li jiangling

  • @Jay-vw6hn
    @Jay-vw6hn2 жыл бұрын

    I’m so happy for Khamzat his second part of his life has changed from the environment of war he grew up in. Good luck Khamzat.

  • @user-xw6mt6zq9k
    @user-xw6mt6zq9k2 жыл бұрын

    How you cant love this man ,hope he will be champ one day.

  • @edwardmale9941
    @edwardmale99412 жыл бұрын

    Listening to him talk about his brother hit home.

  • @themostslimey1680
    @themostslimey16802 жыл бұрын

    This is actually a good khamzat interview it looks like he respects Brett more then people at the scrum he actually smiled

  • @SunnehBoii
    @SunnehBoii2 жыл бұрын

    Hype train or not. I am rooting for you, Khamzat. Good luck to you in your fight!

  • @firstgeorgian9301
    @firstgeorgian93012 жыл бұрын

    Respect khamzat From Georgia! 🇬🇪✊🏼 But one thing is true, Never down your head with your enemy! 🤫

  • @FightYourCouch
    @FightYourCouch2 жыл бұрын

    Okamoto gets the most genuine interviews with people. You feel the warmth from him and can tell the fighters do too. Thanks for a peek into the other side of these people we love to watch do battle.

  • @abikelife1481
    @abikelife14812 жыл бұрын

    He is so grateful and humble for this opportunity. With his heart and determination, he will have the belt some day.

  • @xAzaar-
    @xAzaar-2 жыл бұрын

    thank you so much of asking him some different and way more interesting questions than all the other reporters. heart warming interview.

  • @wolverinex4243
    @wolverinex42432 жыл бұрын

    If anyone learns anything from this video, is that real men honor the elders and love their mother, but not just in words, but in action.

  • @matthewpoon5402
    @matthewpoon54022 жыл бұрын

    This man has a really good soul.

  • @jm41100
    @jm411002 жыл бұрын

    Wow!!! Great interview!!! Whole new level of respect being able to hear where he came from and had to deal with in life at such a young age. So impressive

  • @TruthInTrolling
    @TruthInTrolling2 жыл бұрын

    I am saying it right here this man loves his mama. When he fights he fights because of his mama. You don’t mess with a man like that.

  • @sksaif-ul-bashar3443
    @sksaif-ul-bashar34432 жыл бұрын

    He said "if I was from old times, I would have been a king." That is a king mentality🐺🐺🐺

  • @snails9505
    @snails95052 жыл бұрын

    Yes, this is the Khamzat interview we needed.. good job

  • @dopeboyvid8988
    @dopeboyvid89882 жыл бұрын

    Amazing interview. Props to Brett. Hope he does more of these type of interviews

  • @Opal.Workshop
    @Opal.Workshop2 жыл бұрын

    Big respect for this guy after watching this and the love he has for his family is heartwarming

  • @randallsawyer365
    @randallsawyer3652 жыл бұрын

    How can you not like this guy?

  • @fahadnaushad4557
    @fahadnaushad45572 жыл бұрын

    I hope he becomes the double champ. He truly the one who deserves it

  • @hanamizuki2288

    @hanamizuki2288

    2 жыл бұрын

    InshaAllah 🤲

  • @llamatreee

    @llamatreee

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cringe

  • @Alif.Laam.Meem.
    @Alif.Laam.Meem.2 жыл бұрын

    Straight gangsta, but most don't know. This dude has more heart any minute of the day than most do their whole life.

  • @SpaceGhost83
    @SpaceGhost832 жыл бұрын

    the experience what he lived in the past gives him the championship MENTALITY, with that mentality inshAllah KHAMZAT will be one of the best in this combat sport! Just give people like Khamzat who has a warrior soul the respect what they earn! ASelamunAleyküm🇹🇷🖐🏽

  • @stevehamilton5430
    @stevehamilton54302 жыл бұрын

    The hardships of life is what makes you the man you eventually become.

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