Khamzat Chimaev will reportedly not be able to enter the U.S. in the near future, leaving rumors that April's match against second-place Brazilian striker Gilbert Burns could be a foray.
UFC supernova Chimayev will face former champion challenger Burns in April, a match that has attracted the attention of boxing fans.
But recently there have been reports that Chimayev has been banned from entering the United States, and although some have explained that this is due to visa problems, there is also a rumor that has been recognized by many fans, that is, because he is too close to the president of the Chechen Republic, Ramzan Kadyrov, which may be the main reason for his entry into the United States.
It is well known that Kadyrov is known as the "man behind the wolf king", and Chimayev hosted a banquet for him at the beginning of the UFC and gave him a Mercedes-Benz car.
When Chimayev was preparing to retire from the army due to the new crown infection, it was Kadyrov's persuasion that made him return to the octagon.
Chimayev also often posts photos of himself on personal social media with Katrov, and even a video of the two fighting in boxing, which shows the relationship between the two.
As for Kadyrov's relationship with the United States, those who care about current affairs and politics have some understanding, and it is not convenient to start here. However, not everyone thinks that Chimaev's next game will be lost, and some believe that the UFC will solve this problem and eventually help Chimayev re-enter the United States to compete.
Currently, Chimayev is training at tiger muay thai training camp in Thailand with UFC welterweight star Peter Yan, kick boxer Arazov and UFC lightweight rookie Rafael Fiziev. Chimayev also engaged in a period of war of words with Burns on Twitter. Burns countered in response to Chimayev's provocation of saying he was going to put him to sleep in the first round: "I'm ready! You must have your visa ready! The hype will soon be over! ”