Khamzat Chimaev responds to Henry Cejudo's apology for old beef

Khamzat Shimaev responds to apology request from Henry CejudoPhoto: Reproduction/Instagram/khamzat_chimaev/YouTube

Henry Cejudo he asked for forgiveness from Khamzat ShimaevCejudo and Chimaev were recently present at an IBA boxing event in Dubai. Although it wasn't the first time Henry had apologized, the former UFC fighter He apologized to Chimaev for the old feud.

Having already apologized to Khamzat Shimaev in the past, Henry Cejudo He recently reiterated his feelings. Cejudo also wanted to apologize to Chimaev, as he is a friend of the Saitiev brothers, whom Henry idolizes.

“I would like to apologize to Khamzat (Chimaev). I don’t want to fight with him. He knows the Saitiev brothers… I understand the whole story about the hat. I work with content. For me, I always seek to generate reactions from people. But I think it was just a matter of timing. And if I could say something to Khamzat, I’m sorry, man. I apologize. You are a legend, you paid homage to guys I admire. I don’t want to fight with you, man. So, this is a sincere apology… I would like to reconcile with him. And I hope we can shake hands. And I hope he can forgive me as a Christian and him as a Muslim,” he said. Henry Cejudo to the Red Corner MMA profile on X, formerly Twitter.

Henry Cejudo expresses regret and apologizes to Khamzat Shimaev for their past conflict

“I'd like to apologize to Khamzat. For that reason that you mentioned. The fact that he knows the Saitiev brothers,” Henry Cejudo told Red Corner MMA.

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— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) December 13, 2025

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The apology of Henry Cejudo it was immediately transmitted to Khamzat Shimaev, who did not hesitate to forgive him. However, Chimaev accused the Americans of instigating rivalries in podcasts without backing them up with personal actions.

“I don’t know how to react. It’s just that Americans tend to talk nonsense in interviews. Then, when you meet them in person, they shake your hand as if nothing happened. That’s not our mentality. A person should be genuine in the street, in interviews, everywhere. Of course, I’m not so proud that I wouldn’t forgive someone who asks for forgiveness,” he said. Khamzat Shimaev to Red Corner MMA.

Khamzat Shimaev reacts to Henry Cejudo's public apology over the hat incident that happened back in 2022

“Of course I'm not too proud that I wouldn't forgive someone who asks for forgiveness,” Chimaev told Red Corner MMA at the IBA World Championships in Dubai.

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— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) December 13, 2025

Khamzat Shimaev He is the current middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg). Photo: Instagram/UFC India

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Understand the beef between Khamzat Chimaev and Henry Cejudo

The disagreement began when Khamzat Shimaev He forgot his hat during an appearance on the podcast. Henry Cejudo with The Schmo. The Schmo then handed the cap to the next guest, Chimaev's rival, Paulo borrachinha, who rubbed it against his genitals while Cejudo laughed. The incident displeased Chimaev, who reportedly confronted Cejudo at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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— Kru مشاري ابراهيم التومي (@MisharyIbrahim) December 13, 2025