Early Life and Education of Khamzat Chimaev: A Complete Timeline

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Khamzat Chimaev

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.

May 1, 1994: Chimaev's Birth

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.

May 1994: Khamzat Chimaev Born

In May 1994, Khamzat Khizarovich Chimaev was born. He is a Russian and Emirati professional mixed martial artist and freestyle wrestler.

2013: Emigration to Sweden

In 2013, at the age of 18, Khamzat Chimaev emigrated to Sweden with his mother to join his older brother.

2017: Start of MMA Career in Stockholm

In 2017, Khamzat Chimaev moved to Stockholm to begin his MMA career, training at Allstar Training Center after previously training in Kalmar.

June 2019: Training with Gustafsson

In June 2019, Alexander Gustafsson said during a press conference that Chimaev was one of the best fighters he had ever trained with.

December 2020: COVID-19 diagnosis

In December 2020, Chimaev contracted COVID-19, leading to lingering symptoms and the cancellation of his scheduled fight against Leon Edwards.

March 2021: Brief Retirement Announcement

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.

May 2022: Marriage

On May 21, 2022, Chimaev got married in Chechnya, with Kadyrov attending the wedding.

2022: Training with Darren Till

In 2022, Chimaev and Darren Till began training together at Allstars Training Center in Stockholm.

2023: Move to the UAE

In 2023, Khamzat Chimaev moved to the United Arab Emirates.

January 2025: UAE Citizenship

In January 2025, Chimaev received citizenship from United Arab Emirates.

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