An overview of the childhood and early education of Khamzat Chimaev, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
Khamzat Chimaev is a Russian and Emirati professional mixed martial artist and freestyle wrestler, currently competing in the UFC's Middleweight division. He is a three-time Swedish national champion in freestyle wrestling. As of October 29, 2024, Chimaev is ranked #3 in the UFC middleweight rankings, solidifying his position as a top contender in the sport.
On May 1, 1994, Khamzat Chimaev was born to a Chechen family in the village of Gvardeyskoye, Chechnya, Russia. He also began wrestling at the age of five.
In May 1994, Khamzat Khizarovich Chimaev was born. He is a Russian and Emirati professional mixed martial artist and freestyle wrestler.
In 2013, at the age of 18, Khamzat Chimaev emigrated to Sweden with his mother to join his older brother.
In 2017, Khamzat Chimaev moved to Stockholm to begin his MMA career, training at Allstar Training Center after previously training in Kalmar.
In June 2019, Alexander Gustafsson said during a press conference that Chimaev was one of the best fighters he had ever trained with.
In December 2020, Chimaev contracted COVID-19, leading to lingering symptoms and the cancellation of his scheduled fight against Leon Edwards.
In March 2021, Chimaev announced his retirement from MMA due to lung complications from COVID-19, but Dana White later clarified that he was not retired.
On May 21, 2022, Chimaev got married in Chechnya, with Kadyrov attending the wedding.
In 2022, Chimaev and Darren Till began training together at Allstars Training Center in Stockholm.
In 2023, Khamzat Chimaev moved to the United Arab Emirates.
In January 2025, Chimaev received citizenship from United Arab Emirates.