“Won’t be surprised if he’s banned from fighting” – Fans outrage as Khamzat Chimaev ‘babysits’ Chechen warlord Ramzan Kadyrov’s son amidst fight drought

Khamzat Chimaev has a close relationship with Chechen dictator Ramzan Kadyrov.

“Won’t be surprised if he’s banned from fighting” – Fans outrage as Khamzat Chimaev ‘babysits’ Chechen warlord Ramzan Kadyrov’s son amidst fight drought

Khamzat Chimaev with Ramzan Kadyrov's son (Image Courtesy- Instagram)

Chechen superstar Khamzat Chimaev is known to be friends with dictator Ramzan Kadyrov and has praised him multiple times in the past too. Chimaev has posted photos and videos of him training with the dictator on his social media. He has recently come under scrutiny for “babysitting” Kadyrov’s son Dustum Kadyrov on Instagram. Chimaev is good friends with Dustum.

On Instagram, Chimaev’s followers criticize his friendship with Dustum and express concern for his professional future. According to one supporter, Kadyrov’s people are in charge of “Borz’s” page and they won’t be shocked if he is prohibited from competing in American fights because of his ties to this family Fans feel this way as Kadyrov has been accused of human rights abuse.

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Chimaev shared a picture of himself and the dictator’s son on Instagram, suggesting that they may have been at a shooting range. Kadyrov and Chimaev have frequently been spotted together, and Chimaev has praised Kadyrov on social media. In December 2022, Chimaev posted a picture of himself with Kadyrov and referred to him as his “big brother.” Additionally, he shared pictures of himself with Kadyrov’s two sons.

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Some have criticized Chimaev’s friendship with Kadyrov, claiming that it legitimizes Kadyrov’s regime. Others have defended Chimaev, claiming that he is only trying to protect himself and does not necessarily support Kadyrov’s policies. Fans will look forward to Chimaev’s statements on the backlash.

Related: WATCH: Khamzat Chimaev gleefully dances for Ramzan Kadyrov, the brutal dictator of Chechnya

Khamzat Chimaev is on a fight drought till his fight against Paulo Costa

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Khamzat Chimaev (Image Courtesy- IMDB)

Chimaev is one of the UFC’s biggest stars. He has faced a wide range of opponents and has won impressively against top-ranked opponents. Chimaev has not fought since his last fight in September 2022 against Kevin Holland at UFC 279. Chimaev has been taking his time recovering from his health issues and ensuring that he is completely healthy before fighting again. He has stated that he does not want to rush back and risk further injury.

He is gearing up to fight Paulo Costa in his official middleweight debut at UFC 294. The fight between Chimaev and Costa is expected to be explosive. Chimaev is the bigger fighter with a greater reach advantage. He is also a more versatile fighter, capable of both striking and grappling. Costa is a powerful striker with a knockout punch, but his cardio has been criticized.

The trash talk between Chimaev and Costa has been both entertaining and heated. The two fighters clearly dislike each other, and they are both eager to settle their differences in the octagon. Fans will look forward to seeing the much-anticipated matchup.

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