Fighter

Khamzat Chimaev

"Borz"

15-1-0#1Middleweight #12Men's Pound-for-Pound★ 7bonuses

United Arab Emirates / RussiaLast 5

Amateur MMA 1-0pro-wrestling 1-0

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Khamzat Chimaev holds a professional MMA record of 15-1-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 16 bouts on record. 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.

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

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

UFC careerRecord: 15-1-0 · 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 stuffed87%

Submission attempts1.4per 15 min

Bonus résumé

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

★ FOTN ×1★ POTN ×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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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Khamzat Chimaev earns per fight.

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Career history

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

Career history data via Tapology.

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: 219

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1979▼21
Peak: 2000Aug 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 United Arab Emirates / Russia.

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