Athletistic / MMA. Swedish-Arab mixed martial arts fighter Khamzat Chimaev, who is of Chechen origin, spoke at the Caucasus Investment Forum in Grozny. There, he admitted that Chechnya’s leader Ramzan Kadyrov helped him return to sports after a serious illness.
“Ramzan Akhmatovich supports me constantly and everywhere. It’s not just about sports, but also about life. Thanks to him, I returned to sports after an illness in 2021. But Kadyrov brought me back. and I thank him for everything he does for me. Not only for me, but for the whole of Chechnya, the whole of Russia where we need help, he helps everyone – both in sports and in sports.
When I was in a difficult period because of the illness, I said that I was quitting sports. Then Ramzan Akhmatovich called me and said: “I will help you with your health. You need to return to big sports.” He really helped me and I returned to big sports. So we continue. (Smiles.)” – said Chimaev.
In early 2021, Khamzat Chimaev recovered from the coronavirus. In March of the same year, the fighter posted a message on social media in which he announced his retirement due to health problems. However, Khamzat later changed his mind and continued to compete in MMA.
Khamzat Chimaev has fought 13 mixed martial arts fights and won 13 (including 6 ahead of schedule). In his last fight, which took place in October 2023 at UFC 294, Chimaev defeated Kamaru Usman by decision.
Source: Sport
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