President of the Chechen Republic Ramzan Kadyrov telegran channel He responded to Khamzat Chimaev’s speech after his victory over Kamaru Usman at UFC 294, where he supported Palestine.
“Khamzat’s victory speech was also touching. OUR BROTHER’S first words were in support of all the oppressed people today. He highlighted Palestine and strongly condemned the violence against the residents of the Gaza Strip, in the spotlight of the entire sports world. Thus, Hamzat, as a true Muslim, showed how much his heart aches for the brotherly Palestinian people. It deserves deep respect,” Kadyrov wrote.
In total Chimaev had 13 fights and won them all.
The 29-year-old fighter was born in Chechnya, but at the age of 18 he emigrated to Sweden, under whose flag he competed. He changed his sports citizenship at the end of September and currently represents the UAE.
Previously Chimaev asked Kadyrov will send him to fight for Palestine.