• Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Correction Policy
  • Ethics Policy
Friday, August 19, 2022
Sportsmanor
  • Home
  • UFC
  • NBA
  • Boxing
  • WWE
  • Tennis
  • Web Stories
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • UFC
  • NBA
  • Boxing
  • WWE
  • Tennis
  • Web Stories
No Result
View All Result
Sportsmanor
No Result
View All Result

“I Became a Fighter Look Up to You”- Khamzat Chimaev Calls Alexander Gustafsson His Role Model in an Emotional Message

Mukhar Ghosh by Mukhar Ghosh
July 24, 2022
in UFC
Reading Time: 5 mins read
0
Khamzat Chimaev with a mic

Khamzat Chimaev has a message Alexander Gustafsson. (Images via Twitter)

UFC welterweight fighter Khamzat Chimaev dedicates a heartfelt message to Alexander Gustafsson following his recent loss.

Alexander Gustafsson made his much-awaited return at the recently concluded UFC London. The former light heavyweight title contender came back to the division after trying out his hand in the heavyweight division. However, it was not a fruitful comeback as Alex lost to Nikita Krylov via TKO.

OH MY GOODNESS!!! @KrylovUFC just made QUICK work inside the Octagon ⚡️ #UFCLondon pic.twitter.com/KesXHQ8WIc

— UFC (@ufc) July 23, 2022

Nikita came out swinging from the very first second as he tried to get an early finish. However, even he would not have expected to drop Gustafsson as early as he did. In the opening seconds of the fight, Krylov caught him with a big hook that made Alex crumble. Although he tried to recover, Krylov’s power was too much and the ref stopped the bout at 1:07 minute of the first round.

Put the pressure on to get the job done early 😤@KrylovUFC is a PROBLEM!

[ #UFCLondon | Main Card LIVE on @ESPNPlus ] pic.twitter.com/xDQk2U0AS2

— UFC (@ufc) July 23, 2022

After the bout, Khamzat Chimaev took to Instagram and posted a picture of him and Gustafsson together. He then wrote a beautiful message addressing The Mauler in Swedish.

 
 
 
 
 
View this post on Instagram
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by Khamzat Chimaev (@khamzat_chimaev)

“You are champ in our eyes forever, you are my role model brother, I became a fighter look up to you, thank you for everything you have done for us, so grateful to meet such a person like you in my life you are the best.” ( translation via Google)

How did Khamzat Chimaev and Alexander Gustafsson become friends?

These days it is hard to associate the word ‘poverty’ with Khamzat Chimaev. It is clear from his Instagram posts that he is living his life to the fullest. But that was not the case when he initially migrated from Chechnya to Sweden. Khamzat told his life story in detail ahead of his fight against Gilbert Burns. One person who helped him in his time of need was Alexander Gustafsson.

Chimaev spoke on how the Swed backed him financially when he needed it the most. With flood, clothes and whatever Khamzat needed, Alexander was always there to help him. They both train together at Allstar Gym in Stockholm. Hence they became friends very quickly.

“One time, we go up on run with Alex (Alexander Gustafsson). My shoes was not so good because, like, trash brother. He see my shoes after training he say, ‘We go somewhere’. (He) buy me shoes, like, training stuff. I appreciate it. And Reza also, he helped us. So, like, when we didn’t have food, he always come with the food, and give us money, help us. Never forget that, never.” (h/t via SportsKeeda)

Although there is a huge weight disparity between them, Alexander Gustafsson has always stepped in as his sparring partner. Sparring an elite fighter like Gustafsson has helped him become an elite fighter himself. Hence, there is a huge role of Alexander Gustafsson in Chimaev’s rise. So it is not surprising to see him being there for Alex when the 35-year-old needs him the most.

Tags: Alexander GustafssonKhamzat Chimaev
Previous Post

“You Knew I Was Alone”- Former UFC Fighter Jimi Manuwa Sucker Punches an Injured Aleksandar Rakic at UFC London

Next Post

“We Would’ve Killed It”- Former NBA Star Mark Price Regrets Not Playing With LeBron James

Mukhar Ghosh

Mukhar Ghosh

Related Posts

Paulo Costa crying
UFC

“He Makes a Lot of Difference in My Life”- Paulo Costa Breaks Down in Tears Talking About How His Good Friend and Former Boxer Kelson Pinto Helped Him in His UFC Career

by Mukhar Ghosh
August 18, 2022
Tyson Pedro inside the UFC Octagon
UFC

UFC 278, Tyson Pedro vs Harry Hunsucker: Prediction, Stats and Fight Breakdown

by Mukhar Ghosh
August 18, 2022
Lucie Pudilova weighs in for UFC event
UFC

UFC 278, Yanan Wu vs Lucie Pudilova: Prediction, Stats and Fight Breakdown

by Mukhar Ghosh
August 18, 2022
Merab Dvalishvili weighs in for UFC event
UFC

UFC 278, Jose Aldo vs Merab Dvalishvili: Prediction, Stats and Fight Breakdown

by Mukhar Ghosh
August 18, 2022
Paulo Costa weighs in for UFC event
UFC

UFC 278, Paulo Costa vs Luke Rockhold: Prediction, Stats and Fight Breakdown

by Mukhar Ghosh
August 18, 2022
Load More

Discussion about this post

No Result
View All Result
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Correction Policy
  • Ethics Policy

MANORCO PVT LTD © 2022 | All Rights Reserved

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • UFC
  • NBA
  • Boxing
  • Tennis
  • WWE
  • Web Stories
  • Contact Us
  • Correction Policy
  • Ethics Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions

MANORCO PVT LTD © 2022 | All Rights Reserved

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.