They havent been spectacular, but nobody remembers that. The head coach yelled out in frustration and confronted Chimaev right in the cage. [ @KChimaev @GilbertDurinho | #UFC273 ] pic.twitter.com/2Ka09ZDwZJ. All rights reserved. However, that came to an end today as Gilbert Burns showed today that there are levels to this game. Paddy Pimblett had a mischievous message for critics questioning his weight ahead of UFC London on Saturday. Sign up for the There was talk from UFC President Dana White about pairing Borz with two-time title challenger and No. Stephen Thompson was fascinated by the Russian and Brazilian performers. Coach Reveals What He Roared At Khamzat Chimaev During UFC 273 Corner Exchange, Max Holloway Flirts With Lightweight Division Return, Future Charles Oliveira Rematch, Mackenzie Dern Offers To Score Interim Title Fight With Zhang Weili Next: 'I'm Ready', UFC 276: Adesanya vs. Cannonier - Weigh-In Results. Although the Brazilian was dropped in the first round, he came back strong in the second.

The Swedish fighter went all 3 rounds as he and Gilbert Burns absolutely left everything that they had in the cage. Michael recalls a green Chimaev entering his gym in 2016 and immediately proclaiming that he wanted to be at the same level of Allstars Training Center star and Swedish MMA pioneer Alexander Gustafsson.

Gilbert, with all respect, is a tough, gritty, brave warrior. Dont make it harder than it has to beNothing else was needed just fast jab and sometimes a straight right keeping your distance reach, to not get hit with the hooks. [ #UFC273 | LIVE on @ESPNPlus PPV: https://t.co/KOluT78H6K ] pic.twitter.com/bhETzHJwCe. 1-ranked welterweight contender Colby Covington later this year; however, that all depends on when Chaos plans to make his Octagon return. In between jobs, Ross produced content on the side before transitioning to a full-time position back in early 2019. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. We started working and working and working. Despite absorbing an insane amount of punishment, Khamzat Chimaev emerged victorious in the fight ultimately. You cant make everyone happy. Bellator 283 Main Card Preview, Quick Picks. But as a coach I dont care about the public, I care about the easiest way to the WIN with the minimum damage. Thats what I demanded from him. Im gonna crush everyone., I was thinking, Oh my God, another one of these nutcases that just comes in and is tough for, like, five seconds and thats about it. Of course, there are always people with different opinions such as the rising star Sean O'Malley, where he clearly was not happy with the win. Coach Andreas Michael was in Chimaevs corner at UFC 273 on April 9, where Chimaev won a unanimous decision after a bloody three-round brawl with Burns. Khamzat Chimaevs Coach Reveals What He Told Borz At The End Of Stephen Thompson Reviews Israel Adesanya, Alex Pereira Kickboxing Fights: 'Both Haven't Changed A Lot', Nate Diaz Opens As Gigantic Betting Underdog Ahead Of Khamzat Chimaev Clash At UFC 279, Volkan Oezdemir Believes Training With Khamzat Chimaev Will Be His Key To Victory Against Paul Craig, Covington-Masvidal 911 Call Leaked: Cop Calls For Several Units During Altercation, Darren Till Explains Why He Will Not Be Cornering Chris Curtis, Jack Hermansson Anticipated Darren Till Pulling Out Of UFC London: I Wasnt Surprised, Undefeated 2-Division Champion Reinier de Ridder Targeting A Third Belt Before Fighting Israel Adesanya, In a post to his Instagram account, Michael stated that. And Khamzat is very talented in striking, but of course he needs a lot of experience. LowKick MMA has been the heart of the MMA community since 2003 (cc: World Clock). Till recently made his way to Sweden to train alongside Chimaev. In flashes we saw that. But as a coach i dont Care about the public i Care about the easiest way to the WIN with the minimum damage. Jon Jones scoffs at Curtis Blaydes opinion that hell lose to Stipe Miocic.

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Chimaev put an end to comments and doubters alike, we showed an amazing display of combos and coordination, however, he did not leave unscathed, Burns also did his part by connecting and making sure his guard was always on point, however, the Russian had the upper hand and eventually the referee called the fight. Audio from the 911 call following Jorge Masvidals alleged sucker punching of Colby Covington outside Papi Steakhouse in Miami, Florida has been released. Dont make it harder than it has to be.. Following that round, Chimaevs corner was not happy with how their fighter chose to stand in front of a hard puncher and trade shots instead of engaging in the clinch or looking for takedowns. Curtis Blaydes, Tom Aspinall, and Paddy Pimblett were among the UFC London stars that successfully made weight Friday. During Till and Chimaev's recent conversation on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani, Till claimed that he is helping Chimaev prepare for his upcoming fight and expects 'Borz' to do the same. Thats My number One job to protect the fighter.. You are the man, but keep it simple. Gilbert with all respect is a tough, gritty, and brave warrior. Throughout his time in the industry, he has interviewed the likes of Colby Covington, Rhys McKee, Pedro Carvalho, Felicia Spencer, Eryk Anders, Jussier Formiga, Danni Neilan, Frans Mlambo, Alex Lohore, Blaine O'Driscoll, Modestas Bukauskas, Ross Houston, Jon Fitch, and Richie Smullen. I was like, Oh, we have something here. Zero technique, just brawling and shooting like crazy to take guys down because he didnt have any striking. Back in 2019, Ross received the award Top Journalist of 2019 for FightBook MMA, before he was then promoted to the website's lead writer. However, as the second round came to a close, it did not seem like things were going Chimaevs way. Chimaevs coach, Andreas Michael of All-Stars Sweden, has since revealed what he told the undefeated welterweight contender in between rounds to ensure he bounced back and cinched the final round of the fight.

At UFC 273, Khamzat Chimaev was faced with his toughest test to date, in the form of Gilbert Durinho Burns. Stop jeopardizing this because you want to show everyone youre the man. He initially began covering MMA in tandem with football back in June 2016 just as he was finishing school. So just win the f****** fight. Khamzat Chimaev remains unbeaten in possibly the fight of the year so far! Burns had rallied after a tough first round and was beginning to light Chimaev up with his striking. Undoubtedly the match between Khamzat Chimaev and Gilbert Burns was a great spectacle and UFC fans around the world were on the edge of their seat with every punch thrown. Darren Till doesnt think it would be right to show up at UFC London after withdrawing from his fight with Jack Hermansson. This was the game plan all along. I dont remember Jon Jones fights in his last part of his career. newsletter, Bellator 283 weigh-in results: Ex-champ Douglas Lima misses weight for headliner against Jason Jackson. An MMA fan since 2011 and covering the sport since 2016, Ross Markey has built himself into a top journalist in combat sports.

Experience is what he was lacking that evening and thats what he got. The two recently invited former UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor to train alongside them. Khamzat Chimaevs win over Gilbert Burns wasnt exactly picturesque and his coach let him know it. He initially started creating content on his own blog back in June of 2016, before becoming a staff writer, lead writer, and editor for websites such as MMA Motion, Combat Insiders, Fight Bananas, FightPost, Severe MMA, MMA Power Hour, FightBook MMA, LowKick MMA, and of course, Current MMA. Check us out for the latest MMA News, UFC News, Bellator News, Rizin News, Boxing News, Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu and mixed martial arts from around the globe. Unidad Editorial Informacin Deportiva, S.L.U. However, in between rounds during his battle with Burns, Chimaev was the subject of an ear-bashing by his head coach, AllStars MMA trainer, Michael with audiences, fans, and event UFC color commentator, Joe Rogan exclaiming their disbelief and surprise due to Michaels tone and anger displayed at his student. All love and respect to him., These guys give a show to the public, Andreas Michael said. Darren Till has revealed that he will be in the corner of Khamzat Chimaev for his upcoming UFC 273 fight against Gilbert Burns. This was the gameplan all along. [ @KChimaev | #UFC273 ] pic.twitter.com/2q8Dyrm6Cs. Both men hit the canvas numerous times, but it was Borz who ultimately walked away with the win.

These guys gave a show to the public. Hes a work in progress, Michael said. The Liverpudlian was recently seen in the corner of heavyweight sensation Tom Aspinall at UFC London. His content consisted of previews and event and results recaps. Unidad Editorial Informacin Deportiva, S.L.U. Thats my number one job to protect the fighter.. Visit our, UFC London Prelims, Mason Jones vs Ludovit Klein: Prediction, Stats and Fight Breakdown, UFC London Prelims, Nathaniel Wood vs Charles Rosa: Prediction, Stats and Fight Breakdown, Tom Aspinall Admits Hes a Fan of Jon Jones, but Tired of the Drama Around His Heavyweight Debut, UFC London: Paul Craig vs Volkan Oezdemir Prediction, Stats and Fight Breakdown, UFC London: Molly McCann vs Hannah Goldy Prediction, Stats and Fight Breakdown. Thats my number one job, to protect the fighter..

If he knocked the guy out in two seconds, they would have said, But his conditioning. He doesnt have heart. He has to be tested. He has to be this. So you cant make everyone happy. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 2 in the world now because his first MMA professional fight was 2018. It took us four years to get into the No. forced the distance for the first time in his short professional career, Sean OMalley Expects Two More Bouts Before Title Shot, Unsure Who Is The Biggest Fight, UFC 276: Adesanya vs. Cannonier Weigh-In Results, UFC 276 Press Conference Recap: Adesanya, Strickland Strike Up Rivalry As Holloway Lands In Rare Form, Joanna Jedrzejczyk Reflects On June MMA Retirement: I Dont Want To Be A Gatekeeper, Gina Carano Plays Up Potential MMA Fight With Ronda Rousey: It Could Happen, UFC Rankings Update Khamzat Chimaev Leaps To #3 With UFC 273 Win Over Gilbert Burns | Current MMA. Emerging with a hard-fought unanimous decision victory over Niteroi veteran, Burns, Khamzat Chimaev improved his undefeated record to 11-0 at the event forced the distance for the first time in his short professional career. If Khamzat has to go up against the elite of the division, he definitely has to tighten up his defence significantly. Michael wanted Chimaev to be more methodical in his approach for Burns, but it didnt take long for that game plan to go out the window. 2 spot., A daily roundup of all your fighting news from MMA Fighting, By submitting your email, you agree to our, UFC London video: Paddy Pimblett moons cameras, sends message to fat-shamers after successful weigh-in. Watch Khamzat Decision Burns In FOTY Contender, UFC 273 live stream updates, highlights, fight results | Volkanovski vs. Korean Zombie, Sterling Demands Apology From Salty UFC Fans, LIVE! pic.twitter.com/4X7PZffvUR. Keep your jab going. Thats one fired up corner ???? MANORCO PVT LTD 2022 | All Rights Reserved, This website uses cookies. Till added: Watch Darren Till and Khamzat Chimaev's conversation with Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour: 'Borz' and 'The Gorilla' have been training alongside each other for months now. @KChimaev now officially top 3 welterweights in the world! Now the result of the fight is out, will Chimaev be fighting The Chaos next? These are great, great fighters, but its how you handle adversity that shows that youre a great fighter. He just came in like a raw wrestler and I saw a lot of potential, the team saw a lot of potential in him. I told him to stop giving everyone a show and just keep it boring and simple.

Or the UFC president will change his mind after seeing such a sluggish performance from Khamzat? To not force anything just be fast and light on hes (sic) feet. Your email address will not be published. First catching on to MMA and the UFC in particular back when Brock Lesnar fought Shane Carwin, and even more so when he fought Alistair Overeem back in 2011, Ross really became enchanted with the sport from late-2013-2014 onwards. All the love and respect to him. Dana White, Khabib Nurmagomedov, and Yair Rodriguez among letters revealed in Cain Velasquez case. UFC London Early Weigh-In Video Stream, UFC London: Blaydes Vs. Aspinall Predictions, Predictions! Making BIG moves! He did absolutely everything we didnt work on and he just wanted to show the people, Listen, Im here, Im gonna walk through this guy. But theres a reason these guys are there. And not every performance can be spectacular., A post shared by MMAFighting.com (@mmafighting). The hype is REAL ???? Dana White revealed ahead of UFC 273 that he would put up Colby Covington in front of The Borz if he wins against Burns. Round 2 was straight out of a movie. Following a six-month period at MMA Power Hour, he was also employed as a junior editor for the company. Be the first one to comment on this story, "I was imitating Gilbert" - Darren Till explains how he's helped Khamzat Chimaev throughout his fight camp, "He's very natural strong" - Alexander Gustafsson describes what it's like training with Khamzat Chimaev, Darren Till reveals how the viral cage-top moment with Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 273 came about, If you want to come back we will help you, we are waiting for you in our camp. Keep it to what weve been working on, Michael said on The MMA Hour. The two men clashed in an all-time classic welterweight war. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. 1, champions, theyre there because theyre f****** tough. With Saturdays victory in Jacksonville, Florida Chimaev is expected to crack the welterweight top-3 come the release of the official rankings later this week adding Burns to UFC victories over Li Jingliang, Gerald Meerschaert, Rhys McKee, and John Philips. 2, No. Celebrities and UFC professionals gave their opinion publicly through Twirtter. 'The Gorilla' has been on a rough patch in the UFC. Required fields are marked *. People ask me what I told Khamza (Khamzat Chimaev) (at) end of round two, this is what I told him, Stop brawling, stop having a street fight, use your straight punches and keep it easy, this is an easy fight if you dont brawl, all you have to do is keep him (Gilbert Burns) on your jab and have patience, Andreas Michael posted on his Facebook page. KO Loss Might Force Strickland To Live Under A Fking Bridge. Chimaev was a clear betting favorite for their April 9 showdown in Jacksonville but struggled to finish the gritty Durinho during their Fight of the Night war in The Sunshine State, partly because Borz abandoned his gameplan in favor of balls-to-the-wall action but mostly because Burns is top-ranked welterweight with tremendous heart. Im not saying Im pushing him to do boring fights, what Im saying is to do more intelligent fights and he has the ability.. Easier than wrestling and easier than grappling. This was the game plan all along. Easier than wrestling and easier than grappling. All the three judges scored the fight in favour of the undefeated fighter, 29-28. UFC being the media titan that it is has fans from every corner of the earth, including many celebrities that gave their two cents regarding the event. I care about the easier way to the WIN and the minimum damage. HIGHLIGHTS! You look at Sherdog and you see win win win win win win win. Your email address will not be published. Weve been working for this for, like, 10 weeks. Though Michael was frustrated at times on fight night, he also understands that Chimaev is under the microscope now and that criticism is inevitable as he continues his rapid rise to the top of the rankings. All the love and respect to him. Remember, Khamzat has nearly never gone past the first round. I got very upset and I just told him, Listen. He hit Chimaev so hard that the 27-year old almost went out on his feet. In Michaels eyes, Chimaev has already come much farther than many would have expected especially given his not-so-humble beginnings. MMA Mania, UFC news, results, videos, rumors, fights, Here's what Khamzat Chimaevs corner was screaming in wild second round at UFC 273, Midnight Mania! Thats what i demanded from him. It now appears Khamzat Chimaevs next fight in the UFC will be against Colby Covington, in a number one contender bout. Of course, I didnt like the way that he wanted to knock the guy out and show everyone, Look, Im just gonna walk through this guy as well, because we had a game plan. The first real event he covered on his own personal blog was UFC 200 in July of that year during international fight week. He didnt have any grappling. The only goal was to win but like a warrior, he wanted a war. Coach Andreas Michael. I told him to stop giving everyone a show and pleasing them just keep it boring and simple. He came and he just started brawling with people, Michael said. Former UFC Interim Lightweight champ Dustin Poirier gave his point of view from a professional standpoint and also made some comments regarding the fight. It was the first time Burns had ever gone to the scorecards in his career and while there were plenty of positives to take from the performance Chimaev remained undefeated and he and Burns won the evenings Fight of the Night award Michael admits that he became frustrated with the Allstars Training Center star between rounds. The former welterweight title contender has three losses in his last four fights, with the latest one being against Derek Brunson in 2021.

Taking to Twitter, Chimaev invited the former UFC double champion, writing: Chimaev will next be in UFC action on April 9 in Jacksonville when he faces former welterweight title contender Gilbert Burns. A lot of people talking a lot of s***, talking out of their asses, you know? I told him to stop giving everyone a show and just keep it boring and simple, to not force anything just be fast and light on his feet, Michael continued. Chimaev was a force of nature in his first four UFC appearances, dominating John Phillips in his UFC debut before finishing him in the second round and following that performance with three consecutive first-round finishes. They love a winner and they forget about a loser. Dwayne Johnson, the Fast and the Furious star was highly impressed and praised the match. Gilbert with all respect is a tough gritty Brave warrior. To not force anything just be fast and light on hes feet. Theyre some tough dudes, respect to them. Its like [Mike] Tyson the first time he went 12 rounds, its like, Oh my God, he got exposed. What did they say about Khabib [Nurmagomedov], for example, when he fought against Tibau? People ask me what I told Khamzat at the end of Round 2, this is what I told him: Stop brawling, stop having a street fight, use your straight punches and keep it easy, Michael wrote on Instagram. Repeating the same mistakes against the champ Kamaru Usman will surely result in a brutal knockout loss. That's one fired up corner [ #UFC273 | LIVE on @ESPNPlus PPV: https://t.co/KOluT78H6K ] pic.twitter.com/bhETzHJwCe. Eventually, Khamzat Chimaev came out the undisputed winner of the match, and then continued with great sportsmanship by hugging his competitor letting everything prior in the octagon. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. And at the end of the day we say, nobodys going to love well, Im not saying nobody but people love a winner. This is an easy fight if you dont brawl, all you have to do is keep him on your jab and have patience. So if you understand that and that comes with experience, if you understand that then you have the patience to handle that situation and that will make you maybe finish him in one or two rounds, but you need that patience and that patience comes with experience. Chimaev improved to 11-0 with the victory but went to the judges scorecards for the first time in his young MMA career. In a post to his Instagram account, Michael stated that: People ask me what i told Khamza end of round 2 this is what i told him stop brawling stop having a street fight use your straight punches and keep it Easy, this is an Easy fight if you dont brawl all you have to do is keep him on your jab and have patience. In the fallout of Chimaevs unanimous judging victory, Michael has actually explained why he took such a stern and aggressive tone with the former explaining how he was attempting to sway Khamzat Chimaev from engaging in drawn-out brawls and exchanges with Burns, who was landing massive counter punches. All rights reserved. Jon Jones fires back at Tiny Curtis Blaydes: Bro you literally sound ridiculous. As soon as he gets a taste of his own medicine hes gonna piss off. But that was not the case. He just walked in the gym and goes, Hey, I want to be as good as Alex. Dont make it harder than it has to be., No wrestling, nothing else was needed, just fast jab and sometimes a straight right keeping your distance, reach so as to not get with the hooks, Andreas Michael continued. He even dropped Borz to the mat, an extremely impressive feat considering that prior to this fight, Chiamev had only absorbed one single significant strike inside the UFC.

Unsurprisingly, Michael knew that Chimaev would attempt to finish Burns quickly as well. Dana White, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Yair Rodriguez wrote letters of support to the judge in Cain Velasquezs attempted murder case. In flashes, we saw that.