The Russia-based athlete Khamzat Chimaev was detained in Russia while he was on his way to visit Chechnya. What issues is the sensational fighter facing? Let's find out.
As per the reports, the UFC welterweight & middleweight sensation Chimaev is facing some issues with his passport.
The Russian government has confiscated Chimaev's passport. He is presently being held in St. Petersburg, Russia.
The UFC phenom missed a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend, Fernando Terere-based film (“O Belta Preta – A Verdadeira História de Fernando Tererê”) premiere in Rio de Janeiro because of his passport issues. According to the reports by the Brazilian media house Combate, Chimaev could not leave his birth country due to the Russia-Ukraine issues.
Chimaev has put his travel plans on hold until further notice. His team is making all efforts and trying to reach the government of Sweden to get back their athlete.