Khamzat Chimaev revealed he spent between six hundred and seven hundred thousand dollars constructing a wrestling gym for children in his home village in Chechnya. In an interview, Chimaev explained that he fights not only for himself but to help others, stating that money provides opportunities to assist people in need. He defended his fighting schedule against critics who call him inactive, asserting he earns millions from the UFC and even more outside the octagon through sponsorships and business opportunities. Chimaev emphasized he uses his earnings to help villagers with medical expenses and other needs when they reach out to him.
