Khamzat Chimaev thanks Donald Trump for US return, | MMA News
Khamzat Chimaev has heaped reward on United States President Donald Trump for permitting his return to the nation, but believes he would not be welcome on the extremely anticipated UFC White House card.
Approaching the largest battle of his profession, the 31-year-old might be the UFC middleweight champion by the time the White House event rolls around in 2026. Despite his large following from supporters across the world, including a strong fan presence in America, ‘Borz’ was denied his visa to enter the US.
Khamzat Chimaev had points with his visa due to his alleged ties to Chechen chief Ramzan Kadyrov. Chimaev publicly supported Kadyrov and skilled with his household, but his dismissal of politics and the next help from Donald Trump ensured his return to the nation.
Chimaev credited Trump for permitting him to once again step into the octagon on US soil.
“This wasn’t my bad. This wasn’t my fault,” Chimaev said concerning his absense from the United States. “Everyone knows I didn’t have the visa to the US. That’s why I didn’t fight only once in Abu Dhabi. So now Donald Trump is here, we go for a fight.”
Countless large names have shown an curiosity in competing on the UFC White House card, set to begin someday next yr.
However, even with his visa approval, Khamzat Chimaev would not imagine he’d be welcome to battle at the event.
“Look at my face. I don’t think [I’d be welcome on that card]. They [would deport me] to an immigrant camp or whatever.”
“I’m an athlete, a sportsman, all my life I’ve been training. Some people put me in a position like political sh*t and break my visa down, and I don’t know why. I’m just doing for my family — fighting, training. Athletes don’t have to be with politics. I’m not connected.”
“If somebody wants to meet me, I never say no. Why should they do that? It’s putting a lot of athletes in a bad position with this. This is a sport that [brings] all the guys together, all countries together, but they want to do some different ways. I don’t know why. I would be happy if they give me a fight there but I don’t think so.”
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