'Not For The Kids' - Khamzat Chimaev Explains Why MMA Is Not For Children

Chimaev: MMA is not for children

Khamzat Chimaev is currently preparing for what could be the defining moment of his career. He will be competing for the middleweight title against Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319 this Saturday in Chicago. The Chechen warrior recently made headlines not for his finishing ability, but for an unexpected decision at his newly opened gym in his native Chechnya. Despite being one of the most feared mixed martial artists in the world, Chimaev deliberatel…

'Not For The Kids' - Khamzat Chimaev Explains Why MMA Is Not For Children

Khamzat Chimaev doesn’t believe kids should be learning MMA. ‘Borz’ will look to capture his first world title this Saturday night in Chicago when he challenges reigning and defending middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319. While he’s gearing up to win gold inside the Octagon, Chimaev is looking to model the next generation of combat sports stars after recently opening up a gym for kids in his native Chechnya. Interestingly, Chimaev …