How tall is Khamzat Chimaev?

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Khamzat Chimaev, a Swedish mixed martial artist who is of Chechen descent, competes in the middleweight (185 lbs) and welterweight(170 lbs) divisions of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Before joining this coveted promotion, Chimaev was Sweden's former 3-time national freestyle wrestling champion. He has also been a part of the Brave Combat Federation’s roster before joining the UFC.

Khamzat Chimaev relies on his freestyle wrestling to take his opponents down and gain top control, similar to Khabib Nurmagomedov's style. He employs techniques like the handcuff lock and leg hooks to dominate on the ground, delivering heavy ground-and-pound and seeking submissions. In his first two UFC fights, he landed 192 strikes while only receiving 2 in return. Chimaev's striking, though relatively untested, showcases power from the orthodox stance, employing basic boxing and kicks. He effectively combines his striking with his wrestling, using feints to set up takedowns. Chimaev has demonstrated knockout power, as seen when he KO'd Gerald Meerschaert in just 17 seconds with a single punch. Moreover, Chimaev has an undefeated record of 13 wins (13-0-0), with 5 victories by way of submissions, 6 through knockouts, and 2 via decision.

Khamzat Chimaev's height

Khamzat ‘Borz’ Chimaev stands at 6 feet 2 inches or 188 cm tall. The average height for a middleweight fighter in the UFC is 6 feet 1 inch, making Chimaev’s stature slightly above the norm. He also weighs around 185 lbs when he competes in the middleweight division and 170 lbs when he fights at welterweight.

Why did Khamzat Chimaev miss weight?

Khamzat Chimaev missed weight by 7.5 lbs for his welterweight bout against Nate Diaz at UFC 279, as doctors advised him to stop cutting weight. The entire fight card had to be rearranged, with Chimaev competing in a co-main event catchweight bout at 180 lbs against Kevin Holland, which he won dominantly in the first round. Chimaev hinted that the doctors were responsible for stopping his weight cut, but some pro-fighters expressed skepticism.

FAQs On How Tall is Khamzat Chimaev?

A. Khamzat Chimaev is 6 feet and 2 inches (1.8 m) tall.

A. Chimaev fights in both the welterweight and middleweight divisions of the UFC.

A. Khamzat Chimaev is playfully called ‘Evil Khabib’ by the MMA community for his aggressive personality compared to Khabib’s humble and respectful demeanor.

A: Khamzat Chimaev has won all 7 of his fights in the UFC.

A. Khamzat Chimaev holds a net worth of $1 Million.

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