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 competing in the UFC's Middleweight division. Representing Sweden in freestyle wrestling, he is a three-time national champion. As of October 2024, he is ranked #3 in the UFC middleweight division.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

May 1994: Khamzat Chimaev Born

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

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: Move to Allstar Training Center

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

June 2019: Praise from Alexander Gustafsson

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

December 2020: COVID-19 Diagnosis

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

March 2021: Brief Retirement Announcement

On March 2021, Khamzat Chimaev announced his retirement from MMA on Instagram due to lung complications caused by COVID-19. However, Dana White later clarified that Chimaev was not retired and was just emotional due to the effects of prednisone.