Khamzat Chimaev revealed details about spending $700,000 to construct a training facility in his home village. The post indicates this is part of a longer video or interview where Chimaev discusses this investment in his community. The announcement appears on a channel that also promotes content on MAX and VK platforms. Specific details about the gym's location, features, or when construction was completed are not provided in this brief update. This represents a significant personal investment by Chimaev in his roots and local community.
Khamzat Chimaev has revealed that he spent $700,000 to build a training facility in his home village, offering a rare glimpse into how the middleweight contender is investing in the community where he grew up.
Chimaev shared details of the project in a video interview, describing the construction as a personal commitment to his roots. Further specifics about the gym's location, its features, or when the facility was completed were not provided in the announcement.
The 31-year-old — now 32 — currently fighting out of the United Arab Emirates and training at Allstars Training Center, is one of the most dominant forces in the UFC middleweight division. Ranked first in the division and tenth in the pound-for-pound standings, Chimaev holds a professional record of 15 wins and 1 loss. Standing six-foot-two with a 75-inch reach, he is known for his relentless pressure and elite grappling. He averages 5.29 takedowns per 15 minutes and lands significant strikes at a rate of 4.04 per minute with a striking accuracy of 60 percent, numbers that place him among the most complete fighters in the sport.
Why it matters
- Chimaev is investing heavily in community infrastructure, reflecting the financial standing top UFC contenders can reach
- The facility could serve as a development hub for future fighters from his region
- The announcement adds context to Chimaev's personal identity outside the cage, separate from his divisional ambitions at 185 pounds
