Chimaev spent $600-700k building wrestling gym in Chechen village

Khamzat Chimaev revealed he spent between six hundred and seven hundred thousand dollars constructing a wrestling gym for children in his native village in Chechnya. In an interview, Chimaev defended his love of money, explaining that wealth provides opportunities to help others in his community, including covering medical expenses for sick villagers. He dismissed critics who complain about his long layoffs between fights, noting that he earns millions from the UFC and even more outside the octagon through sponsorships and business deals. Chimaev emphasized that he fights not only for himself but to create opportunities to support those around him.