Neutral Quotes by Khamzat Chimaev

All Neutral statements made by Khamzat Chimaev across interviews, press conferences, and social media.

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Dec 9, 2025 neutral
“It wasn't real wrestling like people are saying... He liked it. He was there shooting, doing funny things around there... Yeah, but when the wrestling starts, man, my body works. When someone starts to wrestle with me, my body is going for takedowns. So, it wasn't my choice”

– via ESPN MMA, clarifying that the takedown he landed on Jon Jones was an involuntary reflex, not a serious wrestling match
— Khamzat Chimaev