Khamzat Chimaev's coach details his sparring × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout MMA UFC News I feed his aggression - Khamzat Chimaev s coach details how Chimaev s Mike Tyson-esque sparring makes it difficult to control his emotions By Caleb Gebrewold Modified 17 Aug 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Khamzat Chimaev (left) and Mike Tyson (right) Khamzat Chimaev has proved that the hype around him is real. After defeating Gilbert Burns in a three-round fight, 'Borz' improved his MMA record to 11-0, and 5-0 in the UFC. His unanimous decision over Burns was the first time that Chimaev didn't pick up a finish. Interestingly, his coach, Andreas Michael, recently detailed the preparation in training that has led to the Russian-born Swede's quick rise in the UFC. 'Borz', the No.3-ranked welterweight, will take on Nate Diaz at UFC 279. A victory will likely put him in line for a title shot, although he has claimed that he doesn't need to fight Diaz to be next in line. UFC@ufcYes, you read that right. @KChimaev & @NateDiaz209 are set for your #UFC279 main event [ #UFC279 Sep 10 @TMobileArena ]207472313Yes, you read that right. @KChimaev & @NateDiaz209 are set for your #UFC279 main event [ #UFC279 Sep 10 @TMobileArena ] https://t.co/hdvIJQShyL Khamzat Chimaev's coach Andreas Michael recently spoke with Oscar Willis of TheMacLife to breakdown the UFC 279 main event. He detailed Chimaev's training, comparing the 28-year-old's sparring sessions to those of Mike Tyson, stating (starting at the 7:18 mark): "I let him be wild in trainings. I can give you an example. When Mike Tyson used to train, spar, they never used to tell him 'take it easy, do this and that' because then you destroy what the nature of the beast. So, I feed his aggression, but, by all means, I'm not being unfair to anyone else though, but I just let him be who he is in training, and I developed that." Michael continued by touching on the difference between Chimaev's aggression in training and in fights: "In the fights, I can't control this aggression and control it the way you control it in the gym, but I don't put water on that fire. I try to control it and I try to make it bigger, but in a controlled environment." Watch Khamzat Chimaev's coach Andreas Michael's full appearance on TheMacLife below: Will Khamzat Chimaev easily defeat Nate Diaz Khamzat Chimaev is heavily favored against Nate Diaz at UFC 279, as most people are counting Diaz out. UFC President Dana White has made it clear that he won't be doing that, noting that anything is possible in the UFC, and the winner should receive a title shot. Chimaev's coach, Andreas Michael, has stated that his biggest concern is that 'Borz' might attempt to prove his toughness and abandons the gameplan. As for Chimaev, he doesn't seem to be worried about Diaz at all. The Mac Life@TheMacLifeKhamzat Chimaev admits that he was a little surprised when the Nate Diaz fight came together.887Khamzat Chimaev admits that he was a little surprised when the Nate Diaz fight came together. https://t.co/jfAtzfakaU Khamzat Chimaev does believe that beating Nate Diaz will make more fighters want to fight him, as he is a rising star that is a "money fight." Although Diaz is currently unranked, Chimaev should not overlook his opponent. In his last fight against Leon Edwards, Diaz showed that while he may not be the same fighter he was in his prime, he still has something left in the tank. ESPN MMA@espnmmaNATE DIAZ ALMOST PULLED THE UPSET IN THE FINAL ROUND #UFC263143453035NATE DIAZ ALMOST PULLED THE UPSET IN THE FINAL ROUND #UFC263 https://t.co/n6oUBiO9ro As much as some fans would like to see Diaz leave the UFC on top, Chimaev is not a great opponent for that result. Taking this fight does show one thing about Diaz that we have known all along; that he has tremendous heart. However, against a fighter like Chimaev, that simply may not be enough.MMA History Today@MMAHistoryTodayNate Diaz could have easily waited for the Conor McGregor trilogy fight and made a boatload full of money. Instead, he said let me fight Khamzat Chimaev. This isn’t an act. Nate Diaz is about that life.11313679Nate Diaz could have easily waited for the Conor McGregor trilogy fight and made a boatload full of money. Instead, he said let me fight Khamzat Chimaev. This isn’t an act. Nate Diaz is about that life. https://t.co/HuYd7iNcqP Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by David Andrew × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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