Khamzat Chimaev

Khamzat Chimaev is a Swedish professional mixed martial artist, born on May 1, 1994, in Chechnya, Russia. He has gained attention in the UFC for his dominant performances and is considered one of the fastest-rising stars in the sport. Chimaev began his professional MMA career in 2018, and in just two years, he made his UFC debut.

Chimaev is known for his aggressive wrestling style, ground-and-pound, and submission skills. He has quickly built a reputation for finishing fights early, often in the first round, and has won several Performance of the Night awards.

Off the mat, Chimaev is also recognized for his humble personality and his determination to become a UFC champion.

Early Career

• Chimaev was born and raised in Chechnya and moved to Sweden when he was 19. He began training in MMA and made his professional debut in 2018.

Brave CF

• Chimaev signed with Brave CF in 2018. During his time with the promotion, he won all four of his fights, three of them by knockout.

UFC

• UFC Debut: In 2020, Chimaev made his UFC debut and quickly made a name for himself by winning two fights in just ten days, a record for the shortest time between wins in the modern UFC era.
  Continued Success: Chimaev continued his winning streak in the UFC, with multiple first-round finishes and Performance of the Night awards.

International MMA Career

• Debut: Made his international MMA debut in 2018.

Achievements:

• UFC: Chimaev has a record of 9-0, with most of his wins coming by way of knockout or submission.
• He holds the record for the quickest turnaround between wins in the UFC.

• Weight Class: Primarily fights in the welterweight and middleweight divisions.
• Skills: Known for his grappling, takedowns, and ground-and-pound. Chimaev is also praised for his striking ability and knockout power.

• Background: Chimaev was born in Chechnya and moved to Sweden as a teenager. He is fluent in Chechen, Swedish, and English.
• Training: Chimaev trains at Allstars Training Center in Stockholm, one of the top MMA gyms in Europe.

• Khamzat Chimaev is celebrated for his aggressive fighting style and dominant performances. His quick rise to stardom in the UFC has generated a lot of excitement among MMA fans and pundits. His performances in the octagon and his determination to become a champion have made him a fan favorite.

Performance of the Night Awards:

• He has won multiple Performance of the Night awards in the UFC.

Quickest Turnaround Between Wins:

• He holds the record for the shortest time between wins in the modern UFC era.

Books

• No books have been written about Chimaev's career yet.

Websites

• UFC: Information about Khamzat Chimaev’s career and achievements. Available at: https://www.ufc.com
• ESPN: Updates on Chimaev’s performance and records in UFC. Available at: https://www.espn.com
• Sherdog: Detailed record of Chimaev’s MMA career. Available at: https://www.sherdog.com

Articles

• MMA Fighting: Khamzat Chimaev’s career highlights and records. Available at: https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/4925/khamzat-chimaev

Interviews and Documentaries

• Various interviews and features on Khamzat Chimaev are available on UFC and ESPN platforms.