Defensive Quotes by Khamzat Chimaev
All Defensive statements made by Khamzat Chimaev across interviews, press conferences, and social media.
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Jan 17, 2026 Defensive
“I moved from Sweden to Abu Dhabi, that’s why it was harder for me to train. I didn’t have a good team around me, just some friends—that’s why that fight was difficult for me”
– via MTGYM23 (January 17, 2026), reflecting on the logistical hurdles of his 2023 majority decision win over Kamaru Usman.
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