MMA – UFC: Is Khamzat Chimaev Banned From Entering US?

Many fans wonder why Kamchat Simev rarely fights in the UFC. The answer is simple: “Bors” cannot currently enter the United States because of his ties to the admitted Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov. According to journalist Karim Zidan, it was a very complicated relationship that prevented Kamsad Simev from coming to fight in the United States.

The name Gamsat Simev The UFC 300 title came up several times during the debates, but Porsche Unable to participate due to proximity of event (April 13, 2024) to Ramzan. There is also the question of whether the UFC can bring him to Las Vegas, Nevada in the current political climate. In October 2023, a trainer for Kamchat revealed that the middleweight had faced visa difficulties due to his Chechen nationality and Russian passport.

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Ramzan Kadyrov was recognized by the United States

This is the reason why he moved to Abu Dhabi, UAE. The coach did not mention the close relationship Simev With the controversial Chechen leader. In December 2020, the US State Department gave permission Ramzan Kadyrov For numerous human rights violations, including torture, enforced disappearances and extrajudicial executions. Another round of sanctions and visa restrictions targeting allies Kadyrov Announced after Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. They specifically named MMA promotions and teams. Kadyrov Gives him “glory and profit”.

Simaev damages his career by appearing with Kadyrov

So, as Simev He shows himself to be so close to his leader that he puts himself at the center of a complicated matter. considered to be connected with Kadyrov It stuck to the skin of the 29-year-old fighter. ” This man helped me return to life, not only me, but the entire Chechen people. » has posted on social media. Also, according to the journalist Karim Zidane,” For his continued loyalty, Kadyrov gave Sime gifts, including several Mercedes, a luxurious villa in the Chechen capital Grozny, and helped Sime get married a few years ago.