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• 1 Khamzat Chimaev's Fight Record
• 2 Khamzat Chimaev's career and highlights

Khamzat 'Borz' Chimaev is one of the most interesting and dominant prospects in the UFC. Chimaev made his professional MMA debut in 2018 and quickly gained attention for his dominant performances.

He possesses a well-rounded skill set, with a background in wrestling and a striking game that has impressed many.

Chimaev has roots in the Republic of Chechnya, Russia, where he started wrestling at the age of 5. He won a bronze medal at the Russian wrestling championships, after which he immigrated to Sweden with his mother in 2013. Chimaev wrestled at many different wrestling clubs in Sweden and became one of the best freestyle wrestlers in the country. He trains in Sweden alongside UFC legend Alexander Gustafsson.

Chimaev's rise to prominence came in 2020 when he fought thrice within two months. He won all three fights by either knockout or submission. His dominance and quick finishes caught the eye of many UFC fans and experts, earning him the nickname 'Borz,' which means wolf in Chechen. He is also known for his relentless pressure and grappling prowess.

Chimaev has showcased his skills against tough opponents such as John Phillips, Rhys McKee, and Gerald Meerschaert. 'Borz' also fought Gilbert Burns, who gave him the toughest fight of his professional career but defeated him via decision. He also has dominant wins over Kevin Holland and Li Jingliang. His impressive performances have made fans compare him with UFC superstar Khabib Nurmagomedov, given their similar grappling styles and undefeated records.

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Khamzat Chimaev's Fight Record

Khamzat Chimaev has an impressive undefeated record of 12-0 and has defeated many top-ranked welterweight contenders. Chimaev has only one decision win in his entire career. It came against Gilbert Burns at UFC 273.

Other than his fight against Burns, Chimaev has finished his opponents before the third round. He destroyed ranked welterweight contenders like Jingliang and Holland in the first round. The Chechen fighter has a limitless potential and could one day win a UFC gold.

Khamzat Chimaev's career and highlights

Chimaev has a very impressive resume and has defeated many skillful fighters throughout his career. He trains at the Allstars training center with other MMA fighters such as Alexander Gustafsson and Ilir Latifi. Gustafsson calls him one of the 'best fighters he has trained with.'

• Chimaev's first professional fight was on 26th May 2018, at International Ring Fight Arena 14, against Gard Olve Sagen. He won the fight via technical knockout in the second round. He fought against Ole Magnor at Fight Club Rush 3. He defeated his opponent via submission in the first round.After this, he joined the Brave Combat Federation.
• Chimaev debuted in the UFC in the middleweight division against John Philips and won via submission in the second round. This earned him Performance of the Night. He then went down to welterweight and fought Rhys Mckee, earninghim his second Performance of the night award.
• His fight against Leon Edwards did not happen due to COVID-19 complications.
• Chimaev fought Li Jingliang after almost retiring from the sport due to COVID-19. He dominated the Leech and earned himself his fourth straight Performance of the Night award.
• He then fought Gilbert Burns at UFC 273, givinghim the toughest fight of his career. He won the bout via decision, earning him and Burns Fight of the Night.
• At UFC 279, Chimaev was scheduled to fight UFC veteran Nate Diaz but missed weight by 7.5 pounds. As a result, he was demoted from the main event to a catchweight bout against Kevin Holland. Chimaev absolutely manhandled Holland, defeating him via D'arce choke in the first round.