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Personal Information
| Full Name | Khamzat Khizarovich Chimaev |
| Date of Birth | April 30, 1994 |
| Age | 30 Years |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 179 lb (81 kg) |
| Nickname | Borz |
| Championship Held | None |
| Weight Class | Middleweight |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Reach | 75 in (190 cm) |
| Career Stats | 14-0-0 |
| Status | Active |
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Khamzat Chimaev: A Brief Biography
Khamzat Chimaev is a prominent professional mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC. A dominant and aggressive fighter, he made his professional MMA debut in 2018 against Gard Olve Sagen and won the bout by a second-round TKO to start his career. Riding high on six consecutive victories, Chimaev made his successful promotional debut in the UFC by defeating John Phillips at UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Ige.
Chimaev recently shifted to the middleweight division and faced Kamaru Usman at UFC 294 in a middleweight showdown. He won the fight by a unanimous decision and faced Robert Whittaker in his most recent fight at UFC 308. Chimaev defeated Whittaker by a first-round submission and consolidated his standing in the division as the No. 3 ranked contender.
Khamzat Chimaev Personal Information
| Name | Khamzat Khizarovich Chimaev |
| Age | 30 |
| DOB | May 1, 1994 |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Profession | Professional mixed martial artist |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 179 lb (81 kg) |
| Relationship Status | Married |
Khamzat Chimaev Early Life
Khamzat Chimaev started training in wrestling as a child. He won a bronze medal in wrestling in the junior category of the Russian National Championships before immigrating to Sweden in 2013.
In Sweden, Chimaev won the Swedish Freestyle National Championships in 2016 and 2017 in the 86kg category and in 2018 in the 92kg category. He began his MMA training in 2017 and made his amateur debut in the same year at Fight Club Rush 1 against Khaled Laallam. Chimaev won the fight in the second round via submission (D'Arce Choke).
Chimaev amassed a 4-fight win streak at Brave CF and got a title shot for the Brave CF Welterweight Championship against Jarrah Al-Sewale at Brave CF 27. However, due to COVID 19, the bout got canceled. After the cancellation, Chimaev decided to leave Brave CF and join the UFC in 2020.
Khamzat Chimaev Personal Life
Khamzat Chimaev has an older brother named Artur. He moved to Kalmar in Sweden at 19, bearing a prominent lip scar from a childhood fall. Before his pro-fighting career, he worked at a poultry factory and in security. COVID-19 hit him in December 2020, causing lingering symptoms and fight cancellations, including multiple hospitalizations.
Chimaev has a close relationship with Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, who gifted him a car. His association with Kadyrov has drawn criticism.
Khamzat Chimaev Social Media
Khamzat Chimaev has social media accounts on Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter). Chimaev’s Instagram page is filled with posts of his training montages, fight promotions, and physique updates. He boasts an impressive follower count of over 9.6 million on Instagram and over 793.7K on X.
Khamzat Chimaev MMA Record
Khamzat Chimaev has a professional mixed martial arts record of 14 wins and no losses as of April 18, 2025. He has won six fights by knockout, six by submission, and two by decision as of this date. On the other hand, Chimaev has not suffered a loss as of this date.
| 14 matches | 14 wins | 0 losses |
| By knockout | 6 | 0 |
| By submission | 6 | 0 |
| By decision | 2 | 0 |
Khamzat Chimaev Losses
Khamzat Chimaev has never been defeated in his professional MMA career as of April 18, 2025.
Khamzat Chimaev House
Khamzat Chimaev currently resides in the U.A.E. He was born in Chechnya, Russia, and moved to Sweden when he turned 19. Chimaev voluntarily left Sweden and decided to represent the U.A.E. in his upcoming bouts for undisclosed reasons. Many speculate that Chimaev switched his nationality due to the Quran desecrations that took place in Sweden in 2023.
Khamzat Chimaev Cars
Khamzat Chimaev owns a collection of luxurious and high-end vehicles. Among his notable cars is a black Mercedes G-Wagon. Additionally, he owns a BMW besides the high-end Mercedes SUV.
Last updated on April 18, 2025
FAQs On Khamzat Chimaev
A. Khamzat Chimaev has a record of 14 wins and 0 losses as of April 18, 2025.
A. Khamzat Chimaev’s next fight is yet to be announced by the UFC.
A. Khamzat Chimaev has never lost a single fight in his professional MMA career as of April 2025.
A. Khamzat Chimaev fights witn an orthodox stance.
A. Khamzat Chimaev has six submission victories to his record as of April 18, 2025.
