Khamzat Chimaev has revealed that he spent between $600,000 and $700,000 constructing a wrestling gym for children in his village in Chechnya. Chimaev explained that he does not fight only for himself and emphasized that money provides opportunities to help people. He stated that he loves money because it enables him to assist villagers, including helping those who are sick. Addressing critics of his inactivity, Chimaev said he does not care about the criticism because he is earning millions and living his dream. He also mentioned that he earns even more outside of fighting due to the name recognition he has built, attracting sponsors and business opportunities wherever he goes. Chimaev expressed satisfaction with his UFC earnings.
