Kamaru Usman is a welterweight division UFC fighter. The former welterweight champion had taken up a dangerous hobby along with Justin Gaethje and Henry Cejudo. The decorated former UFC stars traveled to Chechnya as a Russian Warlord invited them.
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Gaethje, Cejudo and Usman attended a birthday party during their visit, at the request of their host. The three global personalities have gained a lot of fame through their fights in the UFC. This fame might oblige them to attend to the tasks of powerful people, such as the Russian politician. Fans speculate this meet was possible due to the influence of their manager, Ali Abdelaziz.
Kamaru Usman and Justin Gaethje take a trip to Chechnya
Russian Leader Ramzan Kadyrov hosted ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’, along with his UFC companions in his country. The 35-year-old fighter obliged and visited the special forces academy in Chechnya.
While there, Cejudo, Gaethje, and Usman took a tour around the training complex of the Russian Army. And, The MMA champions tested the Russian firearms while equipped in safety gear. An instructor was also present with them, who guided them throughout their tour of the complex.
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Currently, Kadyrov is active in the Russian war against Ukraine. And, the host also requested the three world champions to grace the birthday party of his teenage son.
This visit was mainly because Kadyrov is a huge fan of combat sports and, particularly, MMA. The visit from the high-profile UFC guests would improve his image as a representative of his country. Even famous Russian Fighters such as Khamzat Chimaev and Khabib Nurmagomedov were entertained by the head of the Chechen republic.
The MMA community speculated that Ali Abdelaziz, who manages the three fighters and could be associated with the Russian politician.
Fans react to this unexpected meeting organized by a fearful politician
The UFC world reacted to this visit unpleasantly. Fans refuse to support the UFC stars, Kamaru Usman and Justin Gaethje for their upcoming matches.
This is almost enough to make me root for Covington except probably his flight just got delayed
— Dan Barkhuff VFRL.org (@DBarkhuff) November 25, 2022
So, fans decided to punish Usman by supporting his welterweight rival Colby Covington .
Ali’s boys
— Kiwi.vet Ⓥ 🥝 (@VeChainKiwi) November 25, 2022
Ali's stable. Hope they all lose badly in their next fights
— AJD (@TheSarcasticGee) November 25, 2022
Also, MMA fans blame their manager, Ali Abdelaziz, who allegedly organized the meet.
This is disgusting but truth be told, I’d expect it from two of the three. Shocked by the other.
— Paige B. (@FrontPaigeNews2) November 25, 2022
Usman getting that win bonus anyway he can
— Bryce Mitchell's Glock🥋💥🔫 (@oleschmeed) November 26, 2022
Fans claim Kamaru Usman had ulterior motives to be present there.
Well thats disturbing
— S.A.Cosby (@blacklionking73) November 26, 2022
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That's just absolutely vile. I can tolerate Chimaev's relationship with Kadyrov because he appears to be in a hole he can't get out of. But for American athletes to embrace this is a disgrace.
— Darren Ryding (@rydingbicycles) November 25, 2022
The MMA erupted on the three fighters, Kamaru Usman, Justin Gaethje, and Henry Cejudo, who took a trip to Chechnya at the request of Ramzan Kadyrov.
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