Khamzat Chimaev is a name that has been making rounds in the UFC lately, and for good reason. The Chechen Republic-born MMA star boasts an impressive undefeated record of 12 matches. His latest was a win against Kevin Holland in September 2022.
Chimaev’s phenomenal wrestling skill has earned him the reputation of being one of the scariest guys in the UFC right now. He has a wild and villainous persona, similar to Khabib Nurmagomedov, which has earned him the nickname “Evil Khabib”.
However, a recent viral video showed a different side of Chimaev – a softer and more compassionate side.
In the video, he can be seen attending a meet and greet event with fans, where he met an orphanage girl who seemed to be a fan.
The girl was emotional and started crying, asking Chimaev to teach her brother to defend himself. The UFC star was also emotional and comforted the girl, proving that he has a heart underneath all the toughness.
This heartwarming moment gained the attention of many UFC fans, who started gaining more respect for Chimaev. They realized that behind the villainous character he plays in the octagon, there is a good-hearted person.
Chimaev had previously been aiming for a title shot for his next match, but he has now called out former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker. Chimaev acknowledged Whittaker is a good guy but both Welterweight and Middleweight are at standstills due to rematches.
Regardless of who UFC proposes, fans now know that Chimaev has a softer side that is worth acknowledging.
Khamzat Chimaev is not just a scary wrestler in the UFC, but he is also a compassionate person with a heart. His phenomenal wrestling skill and wild attitude have earned him the reputation of being a villainous character, but the recent viral video showed that he is more than just that. With his softer side now revealed, fans can appreciate him even more.