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

Khamzat Chimaev revealed that he spent between $600,000 and $700,000 to construct a wrestling facility for children in his village in Chechnya. The fighter defended his motivations for pursuing money in his fighting career, explaining that wealth provides opportunities to help people in his community. Beyond the gym construction, Chimaev mentioned he assists with other needs, including helping villagers who become sick and need financial support. He dismissed criticism about his inactivity between fights, stating he earns millions from the UFC and even more outside the octagon through sponsorships and business opportunities due to building his brand. Chimaev expressed satisfaction with his UFC earnings and emphasized that he is living his dream while maintaining the ability to give back to his community.