Khamzat Chimaev speaks with ESPN MMA’s Brett Okamoto about his battle with COVID-19 that briefly caused him to retire from fighting, his recovery and target for a return inside the Octagon.
0:00 Khamat says he’s healthy now and is training in Chechnya.
1:32 What happened in February that caused him to withdraw from his fight vs. Leon Edwards.
2:30 Describing his battle with COVID-19, including having surgery.
7:25 Why an ambulance was called twice.
13:30 Why he’s confident about making his UFC return in August.
15:55 Khamzat says there are two weight classes waiting for him, he could also beat Jan Blachowicz.
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