“Never forget this”-Khamzat Chimaev thanks Alexander Gustafsson for buying him shoes and clothes during the financial crisis

As one of the breakthrough stars of UFC in 2020, Khamzat Chimaev has gained fame in the MMA world.

However, Chimayev’s road to fame was full of challenges. The Swedish boxer born in Chechnya said that he is now in a much better situation than before joining the UFC.

Say to Frontkick.online, Hamzat Chimayev Recalling the story of the Swedish UFC light heavyweight star back then Alexander Gustafson When Chimayev was in financial difficulties, he bought shoes and clothes for him. Khamzat Chimaev also praised former UFC fighter Reza Madadi. Chimayev said:

“One time, we ran with Alex (Alexander Gustafson). My shoes were not very good because, like, Brother Trash. After training, he saw my shoes and he said,” Let’s go somewhere.” (He) bought me shoes, for example, training stuff. I’m very grateful. And Reza, he helped us. So, it’s like, when we don’t have food, he always takes Food comes, gives us money, helps us. Never forget, never want.”

In addition, Khamzat Chimaev talked about his ability to help others:

“A year ago, we had no food to eat. Like, my brother Bilal and I live here. Now, there are many people here, such as from Chechnya and Dagestan, such as from Russia. Yes, they come. Going to the gym is like the beginning, they want to do something like me, you know, like, from the beginning. Many people like it, now I have time to help these people. I help them. I’m happy to help these people , Because that time was very difficult for me.

“My brothers helped me, like (Alexander) Gustafson. Sometimes he might buy me things, such as food and running shoes. You know, sometimes, clothes, give me training clothes. Reza (Madadi) Also; he is like, he has been helping me with food problems, like, everything.”

Watch the full video of Frontkick.online and Khamzat Chimaev as follows:

Khamzat Chimaev and Alexander Gustafsson will fight a battle in 2021

After dealing with serious health issues related to COVID-19, Khamzat Chimaev will usher in a highly anticipated return.

‘Borz’ will face Li Jingliang in the welterweight duel UFC 267 October 30. Chimaev vowed to win the UFC gold medal soon.

At the same time, Alexander Gustafsson returns to light heavyweight in the next game. “The Mauler” is expected to fight Paul Craig in the key light heavyweight duel of UFC Fight Night 191 on September 4.

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