UFC Legend Michael Bisping Defends Khamzat Chimaev Linking Up With ‘Leader’ & ‘Elder’ Kadyrov: “Wouldn’t Say It’s Sad”

Khamzat Chimaev has been under fire for quite some time. He has been frequently criticized for his ties with Chechen supremo Ramzan Kadyrov. In multiple instances, Khamzat Chimaev has shown his connections with the Kadyrovs. Fans made speculations that Chimaev‘s Instagram account is hacked and being run by others. A recent video that shows Chimaev sparring with Ramzan Kadyrov is now getting Chimaev some stick. However, he has now found support from a UFC legend.

The video shows Chimaev and the Chechen supremo engrossed in some light-hearted boxing and friendly wrestling. While it’s evident that Chimaev is not going in with all he has the video shows Kadyrov rag-dolling the UFC fighter. The video didn’t sit well with many fans as they called out Chimaev for doing things to keep Kadyrov happy. Michael Bisping, however, has turned out to support Chimaev.

UFC Legend sees nothing wrong with the video

Combat sports analyst and radio host, Luke Thomas had called the video showing Chimaev and Kadyrov “sad”. UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping had a different view. Replying to Luke Thomas’ tweet Bisping tweeted, “Hey luke. Hope all is well. Wouldn’t say it’s sad. I think it’s more being respectful. He’s not gonna go 100 percent on a none pro, an elder and the leader of the country. I wouldn’t either. Unless of course he chatted some sh*t!”

Michael Bisping was of the opinion that #3 welterweight fighter wasn’t doing anything wrong.

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Given his training, age, and political stature, Chimaev was not wrong in not going against him with all he had. The support from Bisping serves Chimaev really well at the moment when he is being questioned about his ties with Kadyrov and his inactivity in the cage.

Luke Thomas clears his stance

Responding to Michael Bisping‘s comments on his views about the Chimaev vs Kadyrov spar session video, Luke Thomas said he was being “Facetious”. Replying to Bisping on Twitter, Thomas said, “Yeah, I’m being a bit facetious. Just remarking on the song and dance Khamzat has to go through for Kadyrov.”

Fans have been unhappy with Khamzat Chimaev as he has been seen in the cage only thrice in the past two years. He has been reported to be coaching Kadyrov’s children in MMA. Regular social media updates with the Kadyrovs, but no update on his UFC plans are not giving out the right signals to Chimaev’s fans. Are you waiting for his performance in 2023? Who should he fight next? Let us know.

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