Khamzat Chimaev has never been shy about his roots. The UFC star might fight on the biggest stages in the world, but his heart still beats in the small Chechen village where it all began.
During the recent UFC 319 Countdown, cameras followed ‘Borz’ through the streets of Gvardeyskoye. He pointed out homes, shared stories, and revealed a plan that feels almost like something Khabib Nurmagomedov himself would do. A plan to give back in a way that lasts for generations. But what exactly is he building, and why now?
Chimaev began by stating, “Chechnya is a special place because I’m born here. If you say Chechnya people thinking like you still has a war here. No, it’s not war. We had a lot of students from different countries. We have a lot of athletes who’s coming here. This become a t