“I’m here to kill somebody,” Khamzat Chimaev SAVAGELY shuts down Kamaru Usman’s plans to ‘man dance’ at UFC 294

Khamzat Chimaev stated that he would enter UFC 294 with the desire to kill ahead of his highly anticipated clash with Kamaru Usman.

“I’m here to kill somebody,” Khamzat Chimaev SAVAGELY shuts down Kamaru Usman’s plans to ‘man dance’ at UFC 294

Khamzat Chimaev defeated Kamaru Usman at UFC 294 ( Image via Imago )

Khamzat Chimaev made a strong statement during the UFC 294 pre-fight press conference. The undefeated Chechen fighter left no room for ambiguity. Kamaru Usman replaced Paulo Costa on just ten days’ notice. Usman engaged in a lively verbal exchange with his upcoming opponent in Abu Dhabi. He confidently stated that it was a battle of wills and that he was ready to test out his determination against that of Chimaev.

Meanwhile, Khamzat Chimaev did not mince words in his response. He delivered a spine-chilling retort: ” I’m not here for dancing, I’m here to kill somebody… I’m not dancing in the cage. I’ll come and smash your face, bro. Sorry”. The fight’s anticipation is largely centered around whether Chimaev’s exceptional grappling skills can overpower Usman’s renowned defensive abilities.

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Kamaru Usman stressed that this would encompass multiple aspects. He emphasized, “We’re not wrestling on Saturday, we’re fighting…mountain wrestling or Swedish wrestling it doesn’t matter. We’re going to step in there and mix it up…”. Kamaru Usman expressed his confidence, stating that he may not be the best striker or grappler, but when it comes to mixing it up, he was the best in the world.

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Meanwhile, Chimaev chimed in, raising questions about Usman’s recent losses. However, Usman responded that they were a part of life and lessons he was bound to learn. With this intense exchange of words, the anticipation for UFC 294 has peaked.

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Khamzat Chimaev talks about making predictions ahead of the fight against Kamaru Usman

Chael Sonnen recently had a conversation with Kamaru Usman and Khamzat Chimaev. In this interview, a tone of mutual respect permeated the air as both Chimaev and Usman exchanged courteously.

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Khamzat Chimaev on making predictions ( Image source: X )

Nonetheless, Chimaev’s response to the question of making predictions was noteworthy. He stated that he does not make predictions. He cannot predict the outcome before the fight, citing valuable lessons from his previous fight with Gilbert Burns.

Chimaev had previously boasted about knocking out Burns with a single punch. However, he now underlined the significance of maintaining focus on the fight, asserting that predictions could divert attention from the task at hand. The build-up to this upcoming showdown has sparked great interest within the MMA community.

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