Khamzat Chimaev
Khamzat Chimaev is a Swedish professional mixed martial artist of Chechen origin, currently competing in the welterweight and middleweight divisions of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is the current number 3 ranked UFC welterweight and number 10 ranked UFC middleweight.
Early Life and Career
Chimaev was born on May 1, 1994, in Chechnya, Russia. He began training in wrestling at a young age and later moved to Sweden, where he continued his training in mixed martial arts. In 2015, he made his professional MMA debut and began competing in various regional promotions in Europe.
UFC Career
Chimaev signed with the UFC in 2020 and made his promotional debut at UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira in May 2020. He fought against John Phillips and won the fight via submission in the second round.
In September 2020, Chimaev fought against Rhys McKee at UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Aldana. He won the fight via technical knockout in the first round.
Two weeks later, Chimaev fought again at UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley. He faced Gerald Meerschaert and won the fight via technical knockout in the first round.
Chimaev’s impressive performances earned him a lot of attention and hype. He was scheduled to fight Leon Edwards at UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Chimaev in December 2020, but the fight was canceled due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.
Return to Competition
Chimaev returned to competition at UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Moisés in October 2021, after a long absence due to a COVID-19 infection. He fought against Li Jingliang and won the fight via submission in the first round.
Rise to Contendership
Chimaev’s victory over Li Jingliang further solidified his status as a rising star in the UFC. He was scheduled to fight Nate Diaz at UFC 279, but the fight was canceled after Chimaev missed weight.
Despite the weight issue, Chimaev remains one of the most highly rated prospects in the UFC. He is known for his aggressive fighting style and impressive ground game. With his potential, he is expected to become a major contender in the welterweight and middleweight divisions.
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