Khamzat Chimaev
No upcoming fight scheduled.
CAREER SUMMARY
Khamzat Chimaev holds a professional MMA record of 15-1-0. Khamzat Chimaev has won 15 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission, 4 by decision. In the UFC, Khamzat Chimaev lands 4.01 significant strikes per minute with 54% accuracy and averages 5.32 takedowns per 15 minutes. Khamzat Chimaev also has 1 recorded wrestling bout. 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
- 1994-05-01
- Age
- 32
- Nationality
- United Arab Emirates / Russia
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
- 2018Champion · Swedish Nationals · 92 kg
- 2016Champion · Swedish Nationals · 86 kg
- 2015Champion · Swedish Nationals · 86 kg
- Amateur MMA 3-0 · Record
- 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 SpecialistUFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (19 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Khamzat Chimaev sits in the top 25.
- #1 Most control time in a fight, Middleweight21:40
- #2 Most control time in a fight21:40
- #2 Most takedowns in a fight, Middleweight12
- #2 Takedowns per 15 minutes, Middleweight5.8
- #3 Most takedowns in a round, Middleweight6
- #5 Highest share of control time, Middleweight60.6%
- #9 Best takedown accuracy60.3%
- #10 Fastest finishes, Middleweight0:17
- #1 Most control time in a fight, Middleweight21:40
- #2 Most control time in a fight21:40
- #2 Most takedowns in a fight, Middleweight12
- #2 Takedowns per 15 minutes, Middleweight5.8
- #3 Fastest submissions, Catchweight2:13
- #3 Most takedowns in a round, Middleweight6
- #4 Highest share of control time, Middleweight60.6%
- #5 Fastest finishes, Catchweight2:13
Bonus résumé
Khamzat Chimaev has won 7 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $350,000.
- ★ POTNvs Dricus Du Plessis · UFC 319: Du Plessis vs Chimaev: Du Plessis vs ChimaevAug 16, 2025
- ★ POTNvs Robert Whittaker · UFC 308: Topuria vs HollowayOct 26, 2024
- ★ FOTNvs Gilbert Burns · UFC 273: Volkanovski vs The Korean ZombieApr 9, 2022
- ★ POTNvs Li Jingliang · UFC 267: Blachowicz vs TeixeiraOct 30, 2021
- ★ POTNvs Gerald Meerschaert · UFC Fight Night: Covington vs WoodleySep 19, 2020
- ★ POTNvs Rhys McKee · UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs TillJul 26, 2020
- ★ POTNvs John Phillips · UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs IgeJul 16, 2020
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Khamzat Chimaev earns per fight.
Career history
- LOSSUFCUFC 328: Chimaev vs Strickland· May 9, 2026· Middleweight· 15-1 vs 31-7SDR5 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 319: Du Plessis vs Chimaev: Du Plessis vs Chimaev· Aug 16, 2025· Middleweight· 15-0 vs 23-3POTNUDR5 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 308: Topuria vs Holloway· Oct 26, 2024· Middleweight· 14-0 vs 26-8POTNSUBR1 · 3:34
- WINvs Kamaru UsmanUFCUFC 294: Makhachev vs Volkanovski 2· Oct 21, 2023· Middleweight· 13-0 vs 20-4MDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 279: Diaz vs Ferguson· Sep 10, 2022· Catchweight· 12-0 vs 23-8SUBR1 · 2:13
- WINUFCUFC 273: Volkanovski vs The Korean Zombie· Apr 9, 2022· Welterweight· 11-0 vs 20-5FOTNUDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Li JingliangUFCUFC 267: Blachowicz vs Teixeira· Oct 30, 2021· Welterweight· 10-0 vs 18-7POTNSUBR1 · 3:16
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Covington vs Woodley· Sep 19, 2020· Middleweight· 9-0 vs 31-14POTNTKOR1 · 0:17
- WINvs Rhys McKeeUFCUFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs Till· Jul 26, 2020· Welterweight· 8-0 vs 10-3-1POTNTKOR1 · 3:09
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Kattar vs Ige· Jul 16, 2020· Middleweight· 7-0 vs 22-10POTNSUBR2 · 1:12
- WINvs Mzwandile HlongwaBRAVE CFBrave CF 27· Oct 4, 2019· Catchweight· 6-0 vs 4-1SUBR2 · 01:17
- WINBrave CF 23· Apr 19, 2019· Catchweight· 5-0 vs 8-1TKOR1 · 2:26
- WINvs Sidney WheelerBrave CF 20· Dec 22, 2018· Middleweight· 4-0 vs 8-4SUBR1 · 0:35
- WINvs Marko KisičBrave CF 18· Nov 16, 2018· Welterweight· 3-0 vs 5-1TKOR1 · 3:12
- WINvs Ole MagnorFight Club Rush 3· Aug 18, 2018· Middleweight· 2-0 vs 2-5-R1 · 4:23
- WINvs Gard Olve SagenIRFA 14· May 26, 2018· Catchweight· 1-0 vs 1-2TKO
- WINBulldog Fight Night 9· Nov 19, 2021· 1-0DEC
- WINvs Khaled LaallamFight Club Rush 1· Sep 10, 2017· 1-0 vs 3-2-
Official UFC Ranking
Khamzat Chimaev's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.
- Current
- #1 Middleweight · #12 Men's Pound-for-Pound
- Meta rank
- #1 Middleweight
- Peak
- Champion Middleweight
- First ranked
- Nov 16, 2020
- Times ranked
- 225
Men's Pound-for-Pound
Welterweight
Middleweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1981▼22
- Peak
- 2003Aug 17, 2025
- Rated fights
- 16
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 United Arab Emirates / Russia.