Today, we are going to learn why Khamzat Chimaev chose to leave Sweden and why he decided to emigrate to UAE ahead of UFC 294. He is a popular personality whose name often comes in the headlines. His name is currently top of the headlines and his name is surrounded by some internet platforms. Many people have been searching for his name on Google for a very long now. He is mostly known as the bad guy. Professionally he is a professional famous Mixed Martial Artist (MMA). At this time he has gained the attention of the public as he is emigrated to UAE from Sweden. Read the whole article to know why he took this decision.
Who is Khamzat Chimaev?
Khamzat Khizarovich Chimaev is the full name of Khamzat but he was born as Khamzat Khizarovich Chimaev. It is not known why he changed his name. He is a Swedish famous mixed martial artist and freestyle wrestler. he competes in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He was born on 1st May 1994 in Gvardeyskoye, Chechen Republic of Ichkeria. At the age of 29, he has gained a lot of recognition. Formerly he has competed in Brave Combat Federation. He is ranked on the rank 4 in the UFC welterweight rankings. His weight is approx 81 kg and his height is correct 6 feet 2 inches.
Khamzat Chimaev’s Early Life
Khamzat Chimaev was born in the village of Gvardeyskoye which is in the Girikhanov. And now this place is known as Chechnya, Russia. He started wrestling at the age of five. He won the bronze medal at the Russian National Championship at the junior level. He has two nationalities one is Russian and the second is Swedish when he was 18 years old, he and his mother and older brother emigrated to Sweden. And now he has again emigrated. Scroll down to know everything.
Khamzat Chimaev Emigrated From Sweden To UAE
According to Khamzat manager Majdi Shammas, Khamzat Chimaev has now changed his nationality and now he has become a citizen of the UAE ahead of the event. It has been reported that the fight between Khamzat Chimaev and middleweight Paulo Costa is now been scheduled for UFC 294 this weekend. And now he is no longer under the Swedish flagship. Now he is going to represent United Arab Emirates at the UFC 294. It has been said that he has taken this decision because of the recent wave of Quran burnings in Sweden but nothing is confirmed. He has not given any official confirmation yet.