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“You Sold Your Soul” – Khamzat Chimaev Faces Fans’ Backlash Yet Again After Latest Activity Involving Chechen Dictator

Published 12/14/2022, 3:46 PM EST

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Khamzat Chimaev, the undefeated UFC fighter, received a backlash from fans yet again. Chimaev has previously received some criticism concerning his ties with the Chechen dictator. On several occasions, Chimaev has received criticism from his fans. Fans are concerned that his dangerous ties with the Chechen dictator will do him no good. Some even speculate that many things he does are not out of his free will. Although the posts on his social media account show otherwise.

The fans started criticizing and lashing out at ‘the Borz’ following the post. However, it is not the first time that he has received this reaction from fans. 

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What did Khamzat Chimaev post?

The UFC fighter recently posted a picture with Ramzan Kadyrov’s son on Instagram. The post had a caption saying “Happy birthday my brother”. This brought in yet another wave of objection from Chimaev‘s international fans.

Apart from Chimaev, a few other fighters have also been associated with the dictator in the past. Fighters like Justin Gaethje and Kamaru Usman have also received a backlash prior to Chimaev.

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What are Chimaev fans talking about?

The birthday wish post is loaded with comments praising Chimaev for being a great fighter. However, some of the comments also target him for his political affinity with Ramzan Kadyrov.

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One comment sarcastically said, “blink twice if you’re in danger bro

Another user attacked Chimaev’s political affinity by saying, “imagine having to make ig post w teenagers bc you’re scared of their dad.

A fan shared their concern on the scenario, “bro honestly, it’s starting to be disgusting the way you share so many contents with these dictator’s sons. Go to America and don’t let him tell you what to do.

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One of the comments made of Chimaev by saying, “Khamzat gotta hangout with Kadirovs kids

As one of the fans trolled him,”blink if you’ve been kidnapped bro”, the other one said, “free Khamzat”.

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A person raised a moral question over the UFC fighter while saying, “you sold your soul to a person that kills people for fun? One Mercedes was a price? Cheap…

How do these comments affect Khamzat Chimaev?

On a personal level, it is unknown how the backlash from fans affects the UFC fighter. But looking from an objective point of view, his fandom may be in grave danger. Ahead of his supposed fight with Alex Pereira, which is still not officially announced, fans are reportedly leaving Chimaev’s support. The reason is his dangerous ties with the infamous dictator and his family.

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Time will tell how many fans Khamzat Chimaev is actually left with if his hangout buddies remain the same.

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Kaif Ali

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Kaif Ali is a UFC content writer at Essentially Sports. He is a full-time student at Delhi University, pursuing a Bachelor's degree in the English language, and a sports enthusiast with a deep passion for MMA. He is always your go-to person when you wish to debate about any UFC champion.
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Vineet Nandwana