The new UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev has always been vocal about ‘money’ even during the octagon interview, he looked at Dana White and said: “Send me my money”.
His recent post-fight interview shed some light on this subject.
It’s not just for personal use; it’s also for selfless reasons - he spends a significant portion of his earnings on charitable endeavors. Very recently, he opened a gym in his village in Chechnya with the intention of providing adequate fitness/wrestling services to all the kids within.
He looks forward to maximizing the noble deeds.
To fulfil the vision, “money” will always play a crucial role. After dethroning Dricus Du Plessis, Khamzat Chmiaev looks forward to being more active as a fighter. With the immigration issues solved, he can now travel freely to the US which implies that he can fight three times a year.
The next aim is UFC Abu Dhabi in October, Dana White also waved a green flag for this timeframe.
Khamzat Chimaev’s Breaks Silence
During a recent interview, Khamzat Chimaev explained the motive behind constantly mentioning ‘money' behind cameras and on-screen.
"People think I like too much money. I love to get the money and the opportunity to help people, that’s why I’m speaking about the money. I want the opportunity to help somebody".
Khamzat Chimaev finally reveals why he always talks about ❤️🤲
— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) August 17, 2025
"People think I like too much . I love to get the and the opportunity to help people, that’s why I’m speaking about the. I want the opportunity to help somebody."
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