Khamzat Chimaev revealed that he spent between six hundred thousand and seven hundred thousand dollars to construct a wrestling facility for children in his home village in Chechnya. In an interview on the Beyond The Win channel, Chimaev explained that he fights not only for himself but to help others, stating that money provides opportunities to assist people in his community. He mentioned that he also helps villagers with medical expenses when they call him. Chimaev addressed critics who claim he is inactive, saying he doesn't care about their opinions because he earns millions from the UFC and even more outside of fighting through sponsorships and business opportunities. He expressed satisfaction with his UFC earnings and emphasized that he is living his dream.
Khamzat Chimaev has revealed he personally funded the construction of a wrestling facility for children in his home village in Chechnya, spending between $600,000 and $700,000 on the project.
Speaking on the Beyond The Win channel, the UFC middleweight contender explained that his motivation extends beyond his own career. He stated that money creates the ability to help people in his community, and that he also assists villagers with medical expenses when they reach out to him. Chimaev addressed critics who question his activity level, saying their opinions do not concern him because his UFC earnings run into the millions, with additional income from sponsorships and business ventures outside the sport. He described himself as living his dream.
Chimaev currently sits ranked first in the middleweight division and tenth in the UFC pound-for-pound rankings, carrying a professional record of 15-1. The 30-year-old born in Chechnya and now based in the United Arab Emirates trains out of Allstars Training Center in Sweden. His fighting style blends relentless wrestling with heavy striking, reflected in his 5.29 takedowns per 15 minutes and a striking accuracy of 60 percent, among the highest in the sport. He lands 4.04 significant strikes per minute and averages 1.8 submission attempts per 15 minutes, making him one of the more complete threats in the 185-pound division.
Why it matters
- Chimaev remains the top-ranked middleweight contender, meaning his public profile and earning power directly inform how he talks about his activity and outside income
- His comments push back against a narrative that a quieter fight schedule signals disengagement from the sport
- The philanthropy story adds context to how one of the division's most dangerous fighters views the broader purpose of his UFC career
