Remember last year’s heated feud between Paulo Costa and Khamzat Chimaev? The two fighters were originally slated to clash at UFC’s much-anticipated Abu Dhabi fight card, but the matchup never came to fruition. In the lead-up, however, Costa didn’t miss a chance to taunt Chimaev. Known for his provocative antics, ‘Borrachinha’ even went as far as to disrespect Chimaev by stuffing his hat down his shorts after it was left behind on Henry Cejudo’s popular show, *The Triple C and Schmo Show.*

This stunt didn’t just rile up Chimaev—it infuriated him. ‘Borz’ was left fuming, not only at Costa but also at Cejudo, whom he suspected might have had a hand in the incident. The tension was palpable, with Chimaev feeling betrayed and disrespected.

Fast forward to now, and Henry Cejudo is trying to clear the air and make amends with Chimaev. In a recent interview, he attempted to set the record straight, distancing himself from Costa’s actions and expressing a desire to bury the hatchet with ‘Borz’. As Cejudo seeks to move beyond this bizarre episode, only time will tell if Chimaev is willing to forgive and forget.

Henry Cejudo reveals the real reason behind Khamzaty Chimaev’s hatred

Costa’s disrespectful act damaged the friendship between Henry Cejudo and Khamzat Chimaev. In a recent interview with the MMA Oritend channel “Home of Fight,” Cejudo addressed the issue and apologized to Chimaev. He explained, “I really will, because now I understand why. Me and the Schmo, at the time, were partners, and we had Khamzat on the show. Khamzat happened to leave his hat in the studio, and then we were going to have Paulo Costa, ‘The Eraser,’ on the next day.”

Cejudo added that the idea to involve ‘Borrachinha’ with the hat came from The Schmo: “That was the Schmo’s idea, like, ‘Hey man, let’s tell Paulo.’ It wasn’t even my idea. I’m going to throw all that on the Schmo, throw him under the bus. But it was hilarious because, at the end of the say, Paulo grabbed the hat and rubbed it through his n-t sack.” Cejudo admitted he found it funny, but it resulted in Chimaev’s anger.

Henry Cejudo might want to move on from past conflict with Khamzat Chimaev, but ‘Borz’ doesn’t seem as forgiving. Cejudo recently revealed this during his visit to the 33rd edition of the Olympics, where he was confronted by Chimaev and six other people, almost leading to a physical altercation

Cejuo unveils Khamzat Chimaev’s fight attempt at the Olympics

The Paris Olympics have delivered a slew of unforgettable moments for combat sports fans, from Imane Khalief’s stunning performances to Yang Lio’s gripping victories. Yet, some of the most intriguing stories are the ones that happen behind the scenes, often slipping under the radar—until now. Henry Cejudo, never one to hold back, recently shared a surprising tale on his podcast, Pound 4 Pound, featuring Kamaru Usman.

During the episode, Cejudo recounted a tense encounter he had with Khamzat Chimaev right outside the Olympic wrestling arena. The two crossed paths unexpectedly, and what began as a chance meeting quickly escalated into a heated exchange. “He was in the ticket line, I was outside trying to get my damn tickets,” Cejudo said, setting the scene. “Then he sees me and he’s like, ‘Henry Cejudo, you’re a rat piece of sh*t.’ I had a feeling this dude kinda had it in for me because he blocked me from all the social media stuff. I’m just like, ‘Why? Why am I a piece of sh*t?’ And he just said I’m a piece of sh*t.”

Tensions between Cejudo and Chimaev are still simmering, raising questions about what went down. Was Chimaev’s outburst just a continuation of their ongoing feud, or was there something deeper at play? And as for Cejudo’s recent apology message to Chimaev—was it a genuine olive branch, or just another jab cloaked in sarcasm?

What do you think of this unexpected drama at the Olympics? Is Cejudo truly sorry this time, or is he stirring the pot yet again? Share your thoughts in the comments below!