An MMA boxer apologized three times for insulting Artur Beterbiev.

Daniil Bridov recorded three videos in which he apologized to Chechen boxer Artur Beterbiev for an insult he uttered while watching a match. In the third video, Bridov also apologized to the Chechen people and Muslims.

Daniil Bridov apologized for his remarks against Artur Beterbiev, the VKontakte community MMA House reported today.

According to the video, Bridov said he has now actively shared a year-old video in which he "carelessly made a remark" about Beterbiev. "I feel an immense sense of shame and would like to offer my sincere apologies to Artur Beterbiev, as I was rooting for Dmitriy Bivol and what I said was thoughtless." He also apologized to all nations, "since in our difficult times, inciting interethnic hatred is certainly unnecessary."

The video for which Bridov is apologizing is a recording of the final rematch between Beterbiev and Bivol for the title of undisputed world champion, which took place on February 22, 2025. When the referee announces Bivol's victory, Bidov jumps up from the couch and begins shouting joyfully, using obscene language against Beterbiev and insulting people from the Caucasus and Central Asia.

The "ChP Grozny" Telegram channel published another video of Bridov's apology today. "I sincerely apologize to Artur Asibekovich – he is the fighter whose level I aspire to and should aspire to, not to use offensive language," Bridov says in the video.

He also apologized to his multinational team, with which he trains, his coach, and the boxing community. "This action was done unconsciously, emotionally, and I am immensely ashamed of it," he said.

A third video was also published on the "ChP Grozny" Telegram channel. In it, Bridov apologizes to the Chechen people and Muslims. "I apologize to the Chechen nation and Muslims in general, because this is very offensive," he says.

According to the video description, it was recorded after a meeting with one of the Chechens. "Daniil Bridov made a rude remark about Artur Beterbiev and, in essence, about Chechens. We met, talked like adults, and he admitted his mistake. He apologized sincerely—and that was enough to close the matter," the video description reads.

Artur Beterbiev is a Chechen originally from Khasavyurt. As an amateur, Beterbiev has fought 300 times, winning 295 and losing 5. As a professional, he has won the titles of undisputed world light heavyweight champion, IBO, WBA Super, The Ring, WBO, WBC, and IBF light heavyweight world champion, SportExpress writes.

Daniil Bridov is a fighter in the Hardcore FC league. He is a member of the Russian national boxing team and a Master of Sports. Far Eastern Federal District Championship winner, silver medalist at the Russian Championship. Russian Cup medalist, winner of international tournaments, and gold medalist at the Nikolai Pavlyukov Olympic Hopes. Participant in the 3rd season of the Hardcore FC Grand Prix, as reported by Vechernyaya Moskva.