Khamzat Chimaev Restrained in Russia, Passport Arrested

By: Shreya Jha Image Credit: UFC

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The report of the Swede star's passport confiscation came from a Brazillian MMA media outlet, Combate.

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Chimaev is scheduled to be in Rio de Jenario, Brazil on October 6th for his guest appearance at a film premiere.

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ESPN's reporter Brett Okamoto talked to Chimaev's manager Majdi Shammas who said that the report is not true.

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"Khamzat is in Russia, but there are 'no problems' with any travel restrictions according to Shammas.", reported Okamoto via Twitter.

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Chimaev is the biggest upcoming star in the UFC. He has got six successive victories including five fight bonuses since his UFC debut in 2020.

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