Khabib Nurmagomedov does not appear to be offended by the insults levied at him by Khamzat Chimaev and Chechen dictator Ramzan Kadyrov.
The former UFC lightweight champion was referred to as a “UFC project” by Kadyrov during an Instagram live chat last month, which led many to question the state of their previously cordial relationship. The controversial leader of the Chechen Republic (also known as Chechnya) went on to diminish Nurmagomedov’s achievements in the UFC before claiming that Chimaev, himself a Chechen native, is the superior fighter.
Kadyrov concluded his rant by offering to pay Nurmaogmedov “any fee [he desires]” to fight in his Akhmat MMA promotion, adding that he is “ready to give any amount of money to see if he defeats anyone in Akhmat.