Khamzat Chimaev Thanks Donald Trump for US Return, Doubts UFC White House Card Inclusion

Khamzat Chimaev thanks Donald Trump for US return, doubts UFC White House card inclusion

Khamzat Chimaev has heaped praise on United States President Donald Trump for allowing his return to the country, but believes he wouldn't be welcome on the highly anticipated UFC White House card.Approaching the biggest fight of his career, the 31-year-old could be the UFC middleweight champion by the time the White House event rolls around in 2026. Despite his large following from supporters across the world, including a strong fan presence in…

Khamzat Chimaev Credits Trump for U.S. Return, Rejects Fighting at UFC White House

Khamzat Chimaev will be fighting Dricus Du Plessis on 16th August at the action-packed UFC 319 event. He’s making a US return after almost three years, after facing serious challenges with visa cancellations and undisclosed politics, which forced him to fight only in the UAE (UFC Abu Dhabi).  Instead of appearing in two to three fights per year, Khamzat Chimaev fought only once.  However, Donald Trump’s intervention has flipped the scenario arou…

Chimaev credits Trump for visa as he prepares UFC return in U.S. - Daily Telegraph NZ

Khamzat Chimaev says U.S. President Donald Trump helped him secure a visa to fight in America for the first time since 2022, ending a near three-year absence. The undefeated Russian middleweight, linked to sanctioned Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, denied politics had kept him out of the US but admitted visa issues forced his last two bouts to be in Abu Dhabi. Chimaev will face South Africa’s Dricus du Plessis for the middleweight title at UFC 31…

Khamzat Chimaev Credits Donald Trump for Visa Breakthrough

After a three-year absence from the U.S. due to visa issues, Khamzat Chimaev has landed a title shot at UFC 319 and believes it’s all thanks to President Donald Trump. The post Khamzat Chimaev Credits Donald Trump for Visa Breakthrough first appeared on MMA UK.

Khamzat Chimaev Thanks Donald Trump for Helping With U.S. Visa but Doubts White House Fight: 'I Don’t Think So… They’d Deport Me to an Immigrant Camp'

Khamzat Chimaev is back in the U.S. for the first time since 2022, set to challenge Dricus Du Plessis for the UFC middleweight title at UFC 319 on August 16, 2025, at Chicago’s United Center. During an open workout interview on August 6, 2025, Chimaev thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for resolving his visa troubles ...