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

Khamzat Chimaev revealed he spent between six hundred thousand and seven hundred thousand dollars constructing a wrestling facility for children in his home village in Chechnya. Chimaev explained that he fights not only for himself but to help others, dismissing criticism about his love of money by stating it enables him to assist people. He also mentioned that he helps with medical expenses when villagers fall ill and can call him for support. Chimaev defended his fight frequency, saying he doesn't care what critics say because he earns millions from the UFC and even more outside the octagon through sponsorships and business deals. He described himself as living his dream and emphasized that his name recognition opens financial opportunities beyond fighting.