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Khamzat Chimaev
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Khamzat Chimaev

Khamzat Chimaev

"Borz"
United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates
Middleweight Freestyle
Record15-1-0
Streak1 Losses
Height6' 2"
Weight84 kg
Reach75"
Age32

Performance

93 Global score
Submission artist
Elo rating 1628 (Peak 1646)

Strengths

  • Control/round97
  • Takedowns/15min95
  • Ground striking95
  • Sub attempts/15min93
  • Takedown accuracy89

Weaknesses

  • Distance striking12
  • Clinch striking20
  • Body strikes25
  • Leg strikes29
  • Strike defense55

Advanced Statistics

54%Striking accuracy
52%Strike defense
88%Takedown defense
67%Finish rate
Head 76% Body 14.6% Legs 9.3%
Distance 55.8% Clinch 3.3% Ground 40.9%
Sig. strikes/min
4
Strikes absorbed/min
3
Takedowns/15min
5.3
Control/round
2:50
Sub attempts/15min
1.4
Takedown accuracy
58.3%

Updated on 7/5/2026

The community verdict Early signal: 100% of MMX predictions favor them
Summary

Khamzat Chimaev is a Middleweight MMA fighter with a record of 15-1-0. 32 years old. Currently ranked #1 in the UFC. Represents United Arab Emirates. Current streak: 1 Losses.

Updated on Jul 9, 2026
Archetype
The Submission Specialist
Regularly submits opponents on the ground. A grappling expert.

How does Khamzat Chimaev win his fights?

KO
6
SUB
6
DEC
3

What are Khamzat Chimaev's last 5 fights?

L
UFC
Sean Strickland United States
Sean Strickland
Split decision
May 9, 2026
W
UFC
Dricus Du Plessis
Dricus Du Plessis
Unanimous decision
Aug 16, 2025
W
UFC
Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker
Submission - R1
Oct 26, 2024
W
UFC
Kamaru Usman
Kamaru Usman
Majority
Oct 21, 2023
W
UFC
Kevin Holland
Kevin Holland
Submission - R1
Sep 10, 2022

What is Khamzat Chimaev's full fight history?

L
UFC
Sean Strickland United States
Sean Strickland
Split Decision - R5
MMX 100% Khamzat Chimaev ✗
UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland
May 9, 2026

Which fighters are similar to Khamzat Chimaev?

Dricus Du Plessis
23-3-0
Brendan Allen
27-7-0
Caio Borralho
17-2-0
Joe Pyfer
16-3-0
Vlasto Čepo
14-3-0
Michał Oleksiejczuk
22-9-0

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