Khamzat Chimaev

"Borz"

15-1-0#1Middleweight #11Men's Pound-for-Pound★ 7bonuses

United Arab Emirates / RussiaLast 5

Amateur MMA 1-0Wrestling 2-0

Last fight: Loss vs Sean Strickland · Split Decision · May 9, 2026

15-1-0 · 11 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Sean StricklandSD · R5 5:00

UFCUFC 328: Chimaev vs Strickland·May 9, 2026

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Khamzat Chimaev holds a professional MMA record of 15-1-0. Chimaev has won 15 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission, 4 by decision. In the UFC, Chimaev lands 4.01 significant strikes per minute with 54% accuracy and averages 5.32 takedowns per 15 minutes. Chimaev also has 2 recorded wrestling bouts. Most recent fight: May 9, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC, BRAVE CF.

Profile

Height: 6'2"188 cm
Weight: 185 lbs84 kg
Reach: 75"191 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: May 1, 1994
Age: 32
Nationality: United Arab Emirates / Russia

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Career history

LOSS
vs Sean StricklandTitle bout
UFC 328: Chimaev vs Strickland· May 9, 2026· Middleweight· 15-1 vs 31-7
SD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Dricus Du Plessis×1Title bout · Title win #1
UFC 319: Du Plessis vs Chimaev· Aug 16, 2025· Middleweight· 15-0 vs 23-3
UD
R5 · 5:00
POTN
WIN
vs Robert Whittaker
UFC 308: Topuria vs Holloway· Oct 26, 2024· Middleweight· 14-0 vs 26-8
SUB
R1 · 3:34
POTN
WIN
vs Kamaru Usman
UFC 294: Makhachev vs Volkanovski 2· Oct 21, 2023· Middleweight· 13-0 vs 20-4
MD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Kevin Holland
UFC 279: Diaz vs Ferguson· Sep 10, 2022· Catchweight· 12-0 vs 23-8
SUB
R1 · 2:13
WIN
vs Gilbert Burns
UFC 273: Volkanovski vs The Korean Zombie· Apr 9, 2022· Welterweight· 11-0 vs 20-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Li Jingliang
UFC 267: Blachowicz vs Teixeira· Oct 30, 2021· Welterweight· 10-0 vs 18-7
SUB
R1 · 3:16
POTN
WIN
vs Gerald Meerschaert
UFC Fight Night: Covington vs Woodley· Sep 19, 2020· Middleweight· 9-0 vs 31-14
TKO
R1 · 0:17
POTN
WIN
vs Rhys McKee
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs Till· Jul 26, 2020· Welterweight· 8-0 vs 10-3-1
TKO
R1 · 3:09
POTN
WIN
vs John Phillips
UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs Ige· Jul 16, 2020· Middleweight· 7-0 vs 22-10
SUB
R2 · 1:12
POTN
WIN
vs Mzwandile Hlongwa
Brave CF 27· Oct 4, 2019· Catchweight· 6-0 vs 4-1
SUB
R2 · 01:17
WIN
vs Ikram Aliskerov
Brave CF 23· Apr 19, 2019· Catchweight· 5-0 vs 8-1
TKO
R1 · 2:26
WIN
vs Sidney Wheeler
Brave CF 20· Dec 22, 2018· Middleweight· 4-0 vs 8-4
SUB
R1 · 0:35
WIN
vs Marko Kisič
Brave CF 18· Nov 16, 2018· Welterweight· 3-0 vs 5-1
TKO
R1 · 3:12
WIN
vs Ole Magnor
Fight Club Rush 3· Aug 18, 2018· Middleweight· 2-0 vs 2-5
-
R1 · 4:23
WIN
vs Gard Olve Sagen
IRFA 14· May 26, 2018· Catchweight· 1-0 vs 1-2
TKO

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseFreestyle Wrestling

2018Champion · Swedish Nationals · 92 kg Catchweight
2016Champion · Swedish Nationals · 86 kg Catchweight
2015Champion · Swedish Nationals · 86 kg Catchweight
AGE 5Started in Freestyle Wrestling
AGE 23Started in MMA

Camp

TKMMA Fit
Akhmat MMA · Grozny, Chechen Republic, Russia
Allstars Training Center · Stockholm, Sweden Former
BK Athen · Sweden Former
Lidkopings AS · Lidkoping, Sweden Former

Coaches

Andreas Michael · Wrestling coach

Training partners

Alexander Gustafsson
Ilir Latifi
Reza Madadi

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (19 fighters)

Takedown Machine

99 · best in division

Submission Threat

96 · top 5% in division

Punch power93

Kick power89

Punch speed91

Kick speed90

Accuracy90

Takedowns99

Ground striking96

Submissions96

Chin92

Body strength88

Cardio92

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 15-1-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed4.12per min

54% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.87per min

52% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed5.43per 15 min

60% success

Takedowns stuffed88%

Submission attempts1.4per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 9-1-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed4.01per min

54% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.98per min

52% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed5.32per 15 min

58% success

Takedowns stuffed88%

Submission attempts1.4per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Khamzat Chimaev sits in the top 25.

All MMA

BRAVE CF

UFC

Bonus résumé

Khamzat Chimaev has won 7 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $350,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×1★ Performance of the Night ×6

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Middleweight top 5

Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Khamzat Chimaev earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Khamzat Chimaev's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: #1 Middleweight#11 Men's Pound-for-Pound
Meta rank: #1 Middleweight
Peak: Champion Middleweight
First ranked: Nov 16, 2020
Times ranked: 233

Men's Pound-for-Pound

Welterweight

Middleweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1980▼22
Peak: 2002Aug 16, 2025
Rated fights: 16

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Frequently asked questions

When does Khamzat Chimaev fight next?

Khamzat Chimaev has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Khamzat Chimaev's record?

Khamzat Chimaev's professional MMA record is 15-1-0.

Who is Khamzat Chimaev fighting next?

Khamzat Chimaev's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Khamzat Chimaev fight last?

Khamzat Chimaev most recently fought Sean Strickland at UFC 328: Chimaev vs Strickland on Saturday, May 9, 2026, LOSS (Split Decision).

What weight class does Khamzat Chimaev fight in?

Khamzat Chimaev fights at Middleweight.

Is Khamzat Chimaev ranked in the UFC?

Khamzat Chimaev is currently ranked #1 in the UFC Middleweight division.

How many knockouts does Khamzat Chimaev have?

Khamzat Chimaev has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 6 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Khamzat Chimaev won?

Khamzat Chimaev has won 7 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 6× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Khamzat Chimaev?

Khamzat Chimaev is 6'2" (188 cm) tall.

How much does Khamzat Chimaev weigh?

Khamzat Chimaev weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).

What is Khamzat Chimaev's reach?

Khamzat Chimaev has a reach of 75" (191 cm).

How old is Khamzat Chimaev?

Khamzat Chimaev is 32 years old (born May 1, 1994).

Where is Khamzat Chimaev from?

Khamzat Chimaev is from the United Arab Emirates / Russia.

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