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Khamzat Chimaev

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In this Eastern Slavic naming convention, the patronymic is Khizarovich and the family name is Chimaev.
Khamzat Chimaev
Khamzat Chimaev.png
BornKhamzat Girikhanov[1]
(1994-05-01) May 1, 1994 (age 27)
Beno-Yurt, Chechnya, Russia
Other namesBorz
NationalitySwedish
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
DivisionWelterweight
Middleweight
Reach75 in (190 cm)[2]
StyleWrestling
Fighting out ofStockholm, Sweden
TeamAllstar Training Center (2017–present)[4]
RankBlue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[5]
Years active2015–2018, 2021–present (Freestyle wrestling)
2018–present (MMA)
Mixed martial arts record
Total10
Wins10
By knockout6
By submission4
Losses0
Amateur record
Total3
Wins3
By knockout1
By submission2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Men's freestyle wrestling
Swedish Nationals
Gold medal – first place 2018 Örnsköldsvik 92 kg
Gold medal – first place 2016 Norrköping 86 kg
Gold medal – first place 2015 Sundsvall 86 kg

Khamzat Khizarovich Chimaev[1] (Russian: Хамзат Хизарович Чимаев;[6] born May 1, 1994), is a Russian-born Swedish[7] professional mixed martial artist and freestyle wrestler who competes in the welterweight and middleweight divisions of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).[8] He formerly competed in Brave Combat Federation (Brave CF).[9] In wrestling, Chimaev is a three-time Swedish National champion.[10] As of November 23, 2021, he is #11 in the UFC welterweight rankings.[11]

Early life and education

Chimaev was born in Chechnya, where he started wrestling when he was five years old.[12] He won a bronze medal at the Russian National Championships in the junior level.[13][14] In 2013, when he was 18, he immigrated to Sweden with his mother, joining his older brother.[15]

Wrestling career

After moving to Sweden, Chimaev wrestled at multiple clubs, including BK Athén.[16] Considered one of the best freestyle wrestlers in the country,[17] Chimaev won a gold medal at the 2016 and 2017 Swedish Freestyle National Championships at 86 kilograms, and in 2018 he did so at 92 kilograms. Chimaev has had a series of dominant performances in the tournament, posting an overall record of 12–0, which includes three pins, seven technical falls and holds a combined score of 105 points, while only surrendering two himself, across all of his three showdowns.[18][19][16] Chimaev has competed in a few judo tournaments and in four combat sambo fights.[13]

Chimaev competed against fellow UFC contender Jack Hermansson in a freestyle wrestling match on November 19, 2021, at Sweden-based Bulldog Fight Night 9, winning on points.[20]

Mixed martial arts career

Chimaev first started training in MMA when he was 23 years old. He trains at Allstar Training Center in Stockholm, along with three-time UFC Light Heavyweight Championship challenger Alexander Gustafsson, Ilir Latifi and Reza Madadi among others.[4] Gustafsson (one of his main training partners) told a Swedish reporter that Chimaev was one of the best fighters he had ever trained with, during a press conference in June 2019.[21]

Early career

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.[22] 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.[23]

Chimaev turned professional on May 26, 2018, at International Ring Fight Arena 14, against Gard Olve Sagen.[1] He won the fight via technical knockout in the second round.[24] Chimaev's next fight took place on August 18, 2018, against Ole Magnor at Fight Club Rush 3.[25] He won via submission with a rear naked choke late in the first round.[26]

Brave Combat Federation

After having his first two professional fights in Sweden, Chimaev signed with Middle Eastern organization Brave Combat Federation.[27] He was scheduled to make his promotional debut against Benjamin Bennett on November 16, 2018, at Brave CF 18.[27] However, Bennett withdrew from the bout and was replaced by undefeated prospect Marko Kisič.[28] Chimaev won the fight via technical knockout in the first round after dropping his opponent with a left hand.[29]

Chimaev had a quick turnaround for his next fight when he took on Sidney Wheeler on short notice on December 22, 2018, at Brave CF 20, replacing an injured Leon Aliu.[30] He won the fight via technical knockout in 35 seconds into the first round.[31]

He then fought Ikram Aliskerov on April 19, 2019, at Brave CF 23.[32] This was Chimaev's debut in the welterweight division. He won the bout via knockout after landing an uppercut in the first round.[33][34] This performance earned him Brave's Knockout of the Night award.[35]

His fourth promotional fight came against Mzwandile Hlongwa[36] on October 4, 2019, at Brave CF 27.[37] Chimaev won the fight via submission in the second round.[38]

Chimaev was expected to challenge Jarrah Al-Selawe for the BCF Welterweight Championship on April 18, 2020, at Brave CF 37, which would be the promotions first event in Chimaev's hometown of Stockholm, Sweden.[39][40] However, the event would be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the matchup was cancelled altogether when Chimaev signed with the UFC instead.[41][42]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Chimaev made his promotional debut in a middleweight bout against John Phillips, replacing Duško Todorović, on July 16, 2020, at UFC on ESPN 13.[43] He won the fight via submission in the second round.[44] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[45]

10 days after the fight against Phillips, Chimaev faced promotional newcomer Rhys McKee at welterweight on July 25, 2020, at UFC on ESPN 14.[46] He won the fight via technical knockout in the first round.[47][48] He earned his second Performance of the Night bonus award.[49] This win also marked a new UFC record for the fastest consecutive wins in modern UFC history (10 days), although the official UFC record is still held by Royce Gracie, who achieved four consecutive wins within one night at UFC 2.[50][51]

It was reported on September 6, 2020, that Chimaev would have another quick turnaround as he was booked to face Gerald Meerschaert on September 19, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 178.[52] He won the fight against Meerschaert via knockout just 17 seconds into round one.[53] This win earned him his third straight Performance of the Night award.[54][55] This also earned him a new record, as it was the fastest three fight winning streak in modern UFC history (66 days).[56][57]

Chimaev was scheduled to face Leon Edwards in the main event of UFC Fight Night 183 on December 19, 2020.[58] In between, Chimaev was added to the UFC welterweight rankings, entering at #15.[59] On November 29, it was announced that Chimaev had tested positive for COVID-19, and the bout was declared to be in jeopardy.[60][61] On December 1, Edwards also tested positive for COVID-19 and the bout was subsequently postponed.[62] On December 22, it was announced that the bout was rescheduled for January 20, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 185.[63][64] Subsequently, Chimaev pulled out of the contest on December 29 due to his own COVID-19 recovery.[65][66] As a result, the bout was momentarily cancelled.[67] The pair was rescheduled once again to headline UFC Fight Night 187, on March 13.[68] However, on February 11, UFC president Dana White announced the fight was once again cancelled due to Chimaev suffering from lingering effects of COVID-19.[69]

On March 1, 2021, he announced on Instagram that he was retiring from the sport due to lung complications caused by COVID-19.[70] 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.[71]

Chimaev faced Li Jingliang on October 30, 2021, at UFC 267.[72] He won the bout via rear-naked choke submission in round one.[73] This win earned him his fourth straight Performance of the Night award.[74]

Training

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.[75]

In an interview with ESPN, Chimaev claimed he was inspired to start training in MMA during a night at work were 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."[76]

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.[77][78]

Fighting style

Chimaev often utilizes his freestyle wrestling in his fights to get his opponents to the ground.[79] 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.[80][81][82][83] 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.[84] Regarding strikes, Chimaev landed 192–2 in his first two UFC bouts utilizing this strategy.[85] 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.[86]

In addition to his grappling abilities, Chimaev will also strike in his contests.[87] Although his striking is still relatively unknown and untested, it involves heavy knockout power from the orthodox stance while utilizing basic boxing and mixing up kicks. He also uses his wrestling to set up his strikes by feinting different takedowns and vice versa.[86] By using his striking, Chimaev has been able to knock out UFC veteran Gerald Meerschaert in 17 seconds with a single punch.[88] He has previously used it to drop past opponents on the regional circuit, including former combat sambo World Champion Ikram Aliskerov.[89]

Personal life

Khamzat has an older brother named Artur, who competes in freestyle wrestling.[90] Chimaev represents Sweden in MMA competition, having moved to Kalmar when he was 19 years old.[91] He carries a notable scar on his lip, which he got at the age of two when he fell down on concrete stairs, leaving him unable to breathe correctly through one nostril.[92] Chimaev is close to Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, who gifted him a Mercedes-Benz, which he crashed months later.[93] Kadyrov also allegedly convinced Chimaev to not retire in March 2021 and go back to Chechnya, which led to speculation on the media on whether Chimaev had been forced to do so.[94][95]

Before he began competing professionally, he worked at a poultry factory in Kalmar and also did security work.[96]

Chimaev contracted COVID-19 in December 2020 and suffered lingering symptoms that required multiple hospitalizations and the cancelation of a scheduled fight against Leon Edwards.[97][98]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Freestyle wrestling

  • Swedish Wrestling Federation
    • 2018 Swedish Championships, 92 kg Gold[111]
    • 2016 Swedish Championships, 86 kg Gold[112]
    • 2016 Solacup Championships, 86 kg Gold[113]
    • 2015 Hammarslaget Championships, 86 kg Gold[114]
    • 2015 Swedish Championships, 86 kg Gold[115]
    • 2015 Lilla Mälarcupen Championships, 86 kg Gold[116]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
10 matches 10 wins 0 losses
By knockout 6 0
By submission 4 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 10–0 Li Jingliang Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 267 October 30, 2021 1 3:16 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Performance of the Night.
Win 9–0 Gerald Meerschaert KO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley September 19, 2020 1 0:17 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Middleweight bout. Performance of the Night.
Win 8–0 Rhys McKee TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Whittaker vs. Till July 26, 2020 1 3:09 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Broke the record for quickest turnaround between UFC wins in the modern era (10 days). Performance of the Night.
Win 7–0 John Phillips Submission (D'Arce choke) UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Ige July 16, 2020 2 1:12 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Middleweight bout. Performance of the Night.
Win 6–0 Mzwandile Hlongwa Technical Submission (D'Arce choke) Brave CF 27 October 4, 2019 2 1:15 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win 5–0 Ikram Aliskerov KO (punch) Brave CF 23 April 19, 2019 1 2:26 Amman, Jordan
Win 4–0 Sidney Wheeler TKO (submission to punches) Brave CF 20 December 22, 2018 1 0:35 Hyderabad, India Middleweight bout.
Win 3–0 Marko Kisič TKO (punches) Brave CF 18 November 16, 2018 1 3:12 Manama, Bahrain Welterweight debut.
Win 2–0 Ole Magnor Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) Fight Club Rush 3 August 18, 2018 1 4:23 Västerås, Sweden Middleweight debut.
Win 1–0 Gard Olve Sagen TKO (punches) International Ring Fight Arena 14 May 26, 2018 2 0:05 Uppsala, Sweden Catchweight (176 lb) bout.

[117]

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 3–0 Adnan Music TKO (punches) Nordic Warrior 3 April 14, 2018 1 0:57 Nyköping, Sweden
Win 2–0 Danijel Grbic Submission (guillotine choke) Kashio Battle 14 November 18, 2017 2 2:20 Helsingborg, Sweden
Win 1–0 Khaled Laallam Submission (D'Arce choke) Fight Club Rush 1 September 10, 2017 2 2:06 Västerås, Sweden

[117]

Freestyle wrestling record

Senior Freestyle Matches
Res. Record Opponent Score Date Event Location
Win 24–0 Sweden Jack Hermansson 8–0 November 19, 2021 Bulldog Fight Night 9

Sweden Gothenburg, Sweden

2018 SM Nationals 1st place, gold medalist(s) at 92 kg[111]
Win 23–0 Sweden Albin Frid 7–0 June 3, 2018 2018 Swedish National Wrestling Championships

Sweden Örnsköldsvik, Sweden

Win 22–0 Sweden Tobias Mathisen TF 10–0
Win 21–0 Sweden Oskar Hjelm TF 10–0
Win 20–0 Sweden Farid Teymori TF 10–0
2016 SM Nationals 1st place, gold medalist(s) at 86 kg[112]
Win 19–0 Sweden Alireza Rezai TF 10–0 July 10, 2016 2016 Swedish National Wrestling Championships

Sweden Norrköping, Sweden

Win 18–0 Sweden Anton Carlsson TF 10–0
Win 17–0 Sweden Fredrik Almén Fall
2016 Solacup 1st place, gold medalist(s) at 86 kg[113]
Win 16–0 Sweden Henrik Martengård TF 12–2 May 7, 2016 2016 Solacup

Sweden Karlstad, Sweden

Win 15–0 Sweden Christian Nielsen Fall
2015 Hammarslaget 1st place, gold medalist(s) at 86 kg[114]
Win 14–0 Sweden Christian Nielsen Fall September 26, 2015 2015 Hammarslaget

Sweden Hallstahammar, Sweden

Win 13–0 Sweden Sven Engström TF 10–0
Win 12–0 Sweden Martin Sandin TF 10–0
Win 11–0 Sweden Farid Teymori TF 10–0
2015 SM Nationals 1st place, gold medalist(s) at 86 kg[115]
Win 10–0 Sweden Naib Ilaladayev TF 12–2 July 4, 2015 2015 Swedish National Wrestling Championships

Sweden Sundsvall, Sweden

Win 9–0 Sweden Filip Krantz 4–0
Win 8–0 Sweden Sven Engström Fall
Win 7–0 Sweden Mattias Balkevärn Fall
Win 6–0 Sweden Simon Brandström TF 10–0
2015 Lilla Mälarcupen 1st place, gold medalist(s) at 86 kg[116]
Win 5–0 Sweden Naib Ilaldayev TF 14–4 February 3–4, 2015 2015 Lilla Mälarcupen

Sweden Västerås, Sweden

Win 4–0 Sweden Samuel Thaken Fall
Win 3–0 Sweden Billy Granberg Fall
Win 2–0 Sweden Edgar Mrad TF 12–0
Win 1–0 Sweden Emil Bertzell TF 12–0

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