Honestly let the fighters recover, do the media stuff before the weigh ins or figure something out. This seems like torture.

That smile on his face when he was talking about Darren 🙂

Poor guy, he looks so drained. Leave him alone and let him recover

Loving the comment section standing up for the fighter this needs to continue because they will take notice and if we don’t say anything who will. Let the fighters recover after writhe cut and keep the media for before the final weight cut or after the fight. It’s so simple, nothing that hasn’t been said already or asked already is being said or asked here it’s 100% pointless.

Ridiculous interviewing him after a weight cut. He blatantly doesn’t want to be there. Disgusting from the UFC. Should have respect for their fighters as humans not as money making machines.

The UFC really let themselves down in moments like this. Leave him alone to recover after his weight cut. Damn his cheek bones are protruding he needs to get some food and plenty of liquid on board!

love the way he talks about Till, you can tell he really does care for him. it really seems like he has spent his whole life with people not understanding him, but then Darren came along and just connected with him.

They asked this man the same question multiple times just in a different way. He said he is going to finish Burns and smash him no matter if it's standing up or on the ground about three or four times.

Media loves to interview fighters straight after a weight cut, let the fighters at least get some fluids in ffs. Also people acting like they’re really surprised that Khamzat looks drained, every fighter is wasted after a weight cut.

Omg , he is so drained, leave him alone to recover ! Wish him best luck in this fight .

I’ve never been more excited for an interview where you know what all the answers to the questions are gonna be. “Finish this guy”

Let my man recover. 170 cut was rough I am sure, it always is for him. Hopefully he can smesh Colby, than Usman first, then get to 185.

Khamzat looks and acts like a person who would have a 100% finish rate.

I finish everyone. Except Burns. only yesterday khamzat was saying “I smesh burns in 1 minute I beat two guys in the same night I squeeze Izzy’s head off I smesh everybody in three divisions I never get tired I will be three division champ I finish everyone I don’t get hit nobody can touch me I am khamzat the best ever” After three rounds all beat up, exhausted and hurt. The biggest guy in the division thought he would come in and bully smaller people. Got humbled.

"How are you doing Chamzat?" It's like jocking with the fighter. He is clearly in pain. Who wants to look at a fighter dehydrated? They should stop with the interviews during the weight cuts.

"My mindset is to finish him in the first round 💯." Khamzat Chimaev

UFC PLEASE STOP INTERVIEWING DEPLETED FIGHTERS IS NOT FAIR TO THEM 🤦‍♀️

He is always so calm..it's amazing to see a fighter like that

Khamzat’s absorbed strikes are people tapping 😂

Khamzat is the champ the people need. Like how he just brushes off media questions that are stupid. This guy could be the best champ they've had, authentic in all areas. Go Khamzat, keep doing it your way!

Chimaev/Burns might not be the main card, but it's the one we're most interested in.

Burns to be easily shaken up by a jab is likely that Khamzat actually can do this in first round. Totally a warrior who Genetically gifted by God. The build and mentality is there. Very smart fighter who is quick to adopt and dominate. i just recently made aware of this Warrior and now am a fan.

Khamzat all business until asked about Till, love it.

I love how all ufc fighters so confident. The fact is everything depends on one milisecond and one punch

They should pay them a lot of money for this interviews.....

Just imagine if he becomes champ without even being hit once? And then imagine him holding the belt several times without absorbing a significant strike? It's not that unimaginable!

let the guy recover ffs

Khamzat! Indestructible brother! This is forever! We will lose nothing! Leave it all out there! ✝

I can see why they rush him to fight Usman, once he takes the belt, he’s moving up to 185. He looks depleted

Damn bro, Khamzat and Darren are like the real life Blackbeard and Stede.

To be fair, Chimaev should fight 2 guys same time.

Crazy mindset! I love this man, good luck brother I wish you all good!! Greetings from Serbia my Chechen brother!!!👍🙌🙏💪💪

Khamzat is not a media show pony. His show is in the octagon.

only yesterday khamzat was saying “I smesh burns in 1 minute I beat two guys in the same night I squeeze Izzy’s head off I smesh everybody in three divisions I never get tired” After three rounds all beat up, exhausted and hurt. The biggest guy in the division thought he would come in and bully smaller people. Got humbled.

If Khamzat believes it, I do too

Colby vs Khamzat would be interesting. Even though Gilbert has elite Jiu Jitsu, he has been TKO'D (which will likely happen against Khamzat). Colby has a solid chin and elite wrestling to have a phenomenal match against Khamzat.

It's rude to take interview like this when he is under weight cut

Why not do these interviews after the ceremonial weigh in?

He cant stay longer than maybe 2/3 fights at this weight. Looks so sucked out. Reminds me of conor at 145

Hard Weight Cut. He looks and speaks devastated. Hope he gets in power until Saturday.

The weight cuts look brutal every time

He reminds me of when mcgregor was in his prime. Very sure of himself and confident, even tho he doesn’t have the shit talking acumen of mcbooger. I hear this man talk so confidently about his skills and I believe every word that comes out of his mouth. I think he TKOs burns in round 2 and gets the next title shot after Leon

I can't wait for Khazmats comfort on the mic to get stronger I love hearing his confidence... You are doing Great Khazmat good luck!!!

How much media does he need to do? Bro just finished cutting weight leave him alone, these questions were pointless

I think khamzat goes up immediately after winning the title. There’s no way he likes cutting this much.

knowing him from blockasset so funny and chilly with darren, then you see his face here like OMG...

he looks tired but im sure he'll be fine

LFG Khamzat, it's cool how he doesn't backstab Darren. You can sense the interviewers are sometimes trying to poke fun at them a bit for how close they've become. Like when DC interviewed him and said "what is this shit with u and Darren" & Khamzat responded "this is not shit, why you say this shit, brotha. It's like you and Khabib, this is not shit, this is brotha, you gotta have someone that gonna have your back." I Love & respect the loyalty. I think DC was actually a lil jealous that the fans voted them the best duo in MMA over him & Khabib.

Man he looks so different from the conference and they were so close in time.

They ask this man the same questions for like a week straight

Weight Cuts take his Energy but He will be Have fun in the Octagon with A lot of Energy He's gonna Kill Burns

If Chimaev wins he should get a crack at the title shot and then swiftly move up, wanna see him at his more natural weight where he looks much better and hydrated

His head seems bouncy cause of the weight cut I hope he recovers fully for fight 💯 let’s go khamzat

“He’s my best friend.. I like him he likes me” the cutest killer you’ll ever see 😊

Exhausted fighter interviewed in his 3rd language for 5 minutes

Khamzat talking about him and Till sounded so wholesome to me. Not bc it's Till and Khamzat but just the words he used and how he said it you could just tell he was happy.

*He Hates this Media Stuffs and Reporters But Im sure of it When he Enters the Octagon the Ring He will get that Big Energy Pump and He's gonna Make that Fight Easy* 💪

“Khamzat you’ve been formally charged with grand larceny, how do you plead?” “I’m going to finish him.”

I just wanted the interview to hurry and be over so my boy can rest, and I been watching all the hype

Sanko is gorgeous

Everyone saying he should move doesn’t understand how his weight cut ain’t even bad compared to what other fighters do

you could tell the presenters were expecting hype and high energy, and didnt know what to do with khamzat just being a normal chill guy

He's a Killer full stop..💯

THIS KID IS ABSOLUTELY 💯 🔥 !!!!I the last time I was this excited to see a fight was Diaz/MCGREGOR!! can't wait. This fight is the first real test in the ufc for Chimaev?

😍 khamzat speaks how he feels and doesn’t waffle

Khamzat looks so tired and drained wtf 😳

He is just like Khabib weight cut.. Looks so drained the eyes don't lie but at the Fight Night we will se a beast again

These people who come from other countries where life is hard where only the strong survive where life has been hard are designed differently. Their mentalities are impenetrable, indestructible, they have been fighting for their lives since they were born.

I think this fight will go long instead of previous short fights. Remember all before fighters weren't top level guys. Burns is no. 2.But still Burns is underdog. Crazy guy Khamzat true monster

Ufc should be ashamed for forcing these fighters to do interviews after gruelling weight cuts

Khamzat needs to go to 185 ASAP

He just needs to talk about Till for me to immediately smile

1:02 Khamzat suddenly went from monster to depressed guy

This guy is crazy in a good exciting guy when he says he does ...what a killer guy Beast mode

even if he was rested he wouldn't have much else to say apart from 'i sMeSh eVeRyOnE'

U know he is a different human being when he jumps of the 6 foot high fence and lands without even bending his knees to absorb the shock!

Is he doing weight cut whilst fasting for Ramadan? Must be tough

This is the best interview I’ve ever seen in my life.

I only want Khamzat to win that I can see Darren Tills reaction! 😅

He's all tense and serious and then he's asked about till and he lights up and can't stop smiling I fuckin love their relationship 🤣

Why do reporters feel the need to do interviews with depleted fighters and even worse they don't use simple terms in English? Especially when interviewing foreign fighters. Rubs on me the wrong way.

“ we become best friends” The Smesh bros are wholesome af ❤️

KhamZat really made our day:

Wow! What a dynamic, engaging and insightful interviewer KhumShot is! Masterful management of the Mic! Stunning command of the language! What an eloquent performance. Brother…

I the only thing Khamzat is missing is a volume button. I either have the reporter screaming in my ear or Khamzat trying to whisper to me 😂

bro they're asking him the same goofy questions "what's your relationship with darren till" "prediction" "how do you feel right now" let me in there I'll ask the real questions

"ah i see i gonna finish him" lol simply enough answer

I’m so glad I came back to this comment section to post my first comment. After reading all the comments, I can appreciate Khamzat’s fighting ability but I’ll never appreciate the way he is as a person. Social media and commenters hyped this man too godly proportions and all Khamzat did was fight a couple of cans and ran his mouth for MONTHS. Fast forward to the conference he makes fun of burns for crying after his fights but khamzats whole demeanor changed when he got hit so hard by Gilbert’s fist his head looked straight down. I’ll never appreciate how commentors claim to be experts and call burns a glass chin and ride so much bandwagon. I will admit Khamzat is a solid fighter but he’s not indestructible and he better have a game plan if and when he fights Usman.

Burns is a monster. Chimaev could very well be in for a tough time.

As my friend put it, dealing with the media is analogous to dealing with the police .. you just give them the least required and keep it moving.

You can literally see the outline of his skull.

He might be tired but this cool calm and quiet Khamzat is scarier than the one yelling smesh and hitting the table.

Imagine cutting weight and fasting Cant even rehydrate and get some food in you until sundown Must be difficult af

Dude just went through a weight cut and here this guy is interviewing him on a comfortable couch,

MMA “journalists” always ask the same questions 🤦‍♂️

Khamzat loses his "monster" mentality when daren till is the topic of conversation xD

Ciryl Gane was invincible as well, undefeated heavyweight that KO'd and submitted everyone. But we found out he was not. No fighter is immune from losing

dude looks and sounds exhausted.

He looks dried out, probably should go up in weight class

While the sample size of Chimaev in the octagon is small, he has already broken the way we look at stats. He has landed 8.68 significant strikes per minute. Burns lands 3.12 per minute. In four UFC fights, Chimaev has landed 112 strikes while Burns has landed 170. Against Demian Maia in 2020, it only took 13 punches to give Burns the win. Chimaev has a 77% strike accuracy mark and has taken less damage (.08) compared to Burns (2.90). Against Usman, Burns was jabbed to death, which affected his ability to find any advantage. He has since been training with Usman to take on Chimaev. "Usman came a couple of days to help out," Burns told TMZ Sports, "He was helping me a couple of times, not training with me but kinda coaching. Very high IQ and very good advice. Was good to have him around." On the ground could end up being a factor. Burns averages 2.16 takedowns landed per 15 minutes and has landed 15 in his last eight fights. Chimaev has landed four takedowns in his first four UFC fights and has two submission wins. Burns’ overall ability has helped him become a threat in the division for years. Not discrediting Chimaev, Burns believes the odds do not tell the whole story. "I think [Khamzat's] very tough, I think he's very good, but let's be honest, he's never seen on one on my caliber, grappling wise, jiu-jitsu, striking, speed, in a lot of actual experience,” Burns told TMZ Sports. “I've been there many times in the UFC title fights, many events. I think I have a lot of experience but I see that guy very, very tough -- very, very dangerous. I'll take him very seriously.” "I think my arms raising. I don't know how, maybe a submission, maybe a knockout but I don't see a decision. I see a knockout or a submission. Second-round or third-round finish.” It is not hard to think that Chimaev is destined to become the next contender for the UFC welterweight title. At 27, his future looks brighter than ever. Is the 35-year-old Burns being overlooked, however? If Chimaev can come guns blazing right out of the gate, it could be a quick night. Burns’ hunger and overall skills should not be denied. This is not a walk in the park for Chimaev, and Burns will look to prove that at UFC 273. Like UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, The Sporting News predicts Burns will get the win over Chimaev. Burns is patient and experienced enough to strike when the moment is right. One major mistake can make a difference in this fight. With a lot on the line for Chimaev, the pressure is on. Sporting News prediction: Burns via TKO (+900)