Age, Biography, and Wiki
Khamzat Chimaev, also known as "Borz," is a Russian-born professional mixed martial artist. However, there seems to be some confusion over his birthdate, with records indicating he was born either on May 1, 1994, or April 30, 1994. Chimaev is renowned for his aggressive fighting style and has been a dominant figure in the UFC middleweight division.
Chimaev began his MMA career in 2018 and has been training at the Allstars Training Center. He quickly gained attention for his rapid rise in the UFC, marked by impressive victories over notable opponents. His career has been highlighted by his versatility in competing in both welterweight and middleweight divisions.
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| Date of Birth | 1 May 1994 |
| Age | 31 Years |
| Birth Place | Gvardeyskoye, Chechnya, Russia |
| Horoscope | Taurus |
| Country | Russia |
Height, Weight & Measurements
- Height: Chimaev stands at 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m).
- Weight: He competes at a weight of 179 lb (81 kg) but has been listed at 186 lbs in some profiles.
- Reach: His reach is 75 in (190 cm).
Chimaev was scheduled to face Nate Diaz on 10 September 2022 in the main event of UFC 279. At the weigh-ins, Chimaev weighed in at 178.5 pounds, seven and a half pounds over the welterweight non-title fight limit. As a result of missing weight, Chimaev was removed from his main event bout with Diaz, and instead faced Kevin Holland in the co-main event at a 180-pound catchweight bout. Holland was already set for a 180-pound catchweight bout against Daniel Rodriguez on the card. Chimaev won the bout via D'Arce Choke in the first round.
Chimaev often utilizes his freestyle wrestling in his fights to get his opponents to the ground. Once he is on top control, he employs different techniques to gain control over his opponents and land heavy ground-and-pound or seek submissions, while forcing his weight towards them. His grappling is very often compared to Khabib Nurmagomedov's, due to the similarities of the techniques, such as the handcuff lock and hooking the legs. Regarding strikes, Chimaev landed 192–2 in his first two UFC bouts utilizing this strategy. Chimaev also proved its effectiveness on the regional circuit as well, with a quick win over former two-time GHSA wrestling champion Sidney Wheeler after taking him down with an outside trip.
| Height | 6ft 2in |
| Weight | 186 lb |
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Dating & Relationship Status
Information on Chimaev's personal relationships, including his dating status, is not widely available. He is known for maintaining a private personal life, focusing more on his professional career.
He started wrestling at the age of five in the village of Gvardeyskoye. It has been reported he won a bronze medal at the Russian National Championships in the junior level. In 2013, when he was 18, he emigrated to Sweden with his mother, joining his older brother. However, despite living in Sweden for years, Khamzat never acquired a Swedish citizenship, keeping his Russian citizenship. In 2023, Khamzat moved to the UAE.
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Net Worth
Chimaev's net worth is not publicly disclosed. However, as a prominent UFC fighter, his earnings likely come from fight purses, sponsorships, and other MMA-related income.
Ten days after the fight against Phillips, Chimaev faced promotional newcomer Rhys McKee at welterweight on 25 July 2020, at UFC on ESPN 14. He won the fight via technical knockout in the first round. He earned his second Performance of the Night bonus award. This win also marked a new UFC record for the fastest consecutive wins in modern UFC history (ten days), although the official UFC record is still held by Royce Gracie, who achieved four consecutive wins within one night at UFC 2.
Chimaev faced Gilbert Burns at UFC 273 on 9 April 2022. Chimaev won the fight via unanimous decision, the first decision victory of his career. The fight was awarded the Fight of the Night award. The fight also earned him first place in the Crypto.com Fan Bonus of the Night award.
Recent Career Highlights
Chimaev has been on a remarkable undefeated streak, with a career record of 14-0-0. He has recently made significant strides in the UFC middleweight division, defeating high-profile opponents like Kamaru Usman and Robert Whittaker. His victory over Whittaker at UFC 308 further solidified his position as a top contender in the division. Despite facing challenges such as weight issues and travel limitations, Chimaev remains one of the most formidable fighters in the UFC today.
Between September 2017 and April 2018, Chimaev had three amateur MMA fights. The first of them was against future IMMAF World Champion Khaled Laallam, whom he defeated via submission in the second round. He won his following two amateur fights, one by submission and one by technical knockout, completing his amateur career with a record of 3–0.
Chimaev has trained at Allstar Training Center in Stockholm, Sweden since he was 23 years of age. He moved there to start his MMA career in 2017, after previously living in another Swedish town, Kalmar, where he trained at the local wrestling club. Chimaev continues to train alongside current and former UFC fighters such as Alexander Gustafsson, Ilir Latifi and Reza Madadi, with the latter being his main trainer.
Social Network
Chimaev maintains a strong presence on social media platforms, though specific details about his engagement on these platforms are not widely reported. His social media presence helps him connect with fans and build his professional brand.
In an interview with ESPN, Chimaev claimed he was inspired to start training in MMA during a night at work where he took a 15-minute break to watch the Aldo vs. McGregor main event. Chimaev stated, "I was watching his [McGregor's] fight. I was watching him fight Aldo. I was sitting in night and was working. I was taking rest for 15 minutes and watched his fight. I always look at that like if the guys make so many money like millions and this stuff, why I can't do it now. I'm a fighter, I'm a warrior and I have something special inside me. I had to find some way and take out this to show to the people."
On 1 March 2021, he announced on Instagram that he was retiring from the sport due to lung complications caused by COVID-19. Dana White later came out and said Chimaev was not retired and was just emotional after experiencing effects of prednisone for his lungs during a training session.
In 2022, Chimaev and UFC title challenger Darren Till got in contact to train with each other, with Till arriving to Stockholm in February, and have since been training at Allstars Training Center and shooting content for YouTube and Blockasset.
Education
There is no detailed information available about Chimaev's educational background. His focus has primarily been on his career as a professional mixed martial artist.
