Early Life and Education of Khamzat Chimaev: A Complete Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Khamzat Chimaev, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Khamzat Chimaev is a Russian-born professional mixed martial artist and freestyle wrestler who competes in the UFC's Middleweight division. He is a three-time Swedish national champion in freestyle wrestling. As of October 2024, he holds the #3 ranking in the UFC middleweight division.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

May 1994: Birth of Khamzat Chimaev

On May 1994, Khamzat Chimaev was born to a Chechen family in the village of Gvardeyskoye, Chechnya, Russia.

2013: Emigration to Sweden

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

2017: Move to Allstar Training Center

In 2017, Khamzat Chimaev moved to Allstar Training Center in Stockholm, Sweden, to start his MMA career.

June 2019: Praised by Alexander Gustafsson

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

December 2020: COVID-19 Contracted

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

May 2022: Marriage in Chechnya

On May 21, 2022, Khamzat Chimaev got married in Chechnya, and the wedding was attended by Ramzan Kadyrov.

2022: Training with Darren Till

In 2022, Khamzat Chimaev and Darren Till began training together at Allstars Training Center in Stockholm, and shooting content for YouTube and Blockasset.