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

Khamzat Chimaev revealed he spent between $600,000 and $700,000 to construct a wrestling facility for children in his home village in Chechnya. In a candid interview, Chimaev defended his approach to money, stating he fights not just for himself but to create opportunities to help others. He explained that when people in his village become ill, they can call him for assistance. Chimaev dismissed critics who complain about his inactivity between fights, saying he earns millions from UFC and even more outside the octagon through sponsorships and business opportunities. He expressed gratitude for his UFC earnings while emphasizing that his name recognition has opened additional revenue streams.