Khamzat Chimaev Makes Confession About the Money He Earns in UFC

By: Alok Nayak Image Credit: UFC

[{"selector":"#anim-b92e4339-6bbe-46dd-af4a-60f61807c5a4 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-20.786739792803687%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Khamzat Chimaev decimated Kevin Holland in his last fight. The UFC welterweight secured an easy first-round submission win.

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Khamzat Chimaev Makes Confession About the Money He Earns in UFC

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