Khamzat Chimaev Height, Weight, Reach & Career Highlights

Cameron Kelly Updated: May 11 2026 14:59

Khamzat Chimaev is a Russian-Emirati professional mixed martial artist who competes in the middleweight division. He was undefeated with 15 wins from his first 15 professional bouts, 6 of those by knockout.

Chimaev lost his first fight by decision to Sean Strickland at UFC 328 on May 9, 2026.

Khamzat's fighting style blends world-class wrestling with powerful striking. Chimaev's most recent victory was against du Plessis in August 2025.

Khamzat Chimaev Bio

Birthday	5/1/1994
Age	31
Country	United Arab Emirates
Nickname	Borz
Height	6'2"
Reach	75"
Stance	Orthodox
Weight Division	Middleweight
Professional Record	15-1-0

Khamzat Age

Khamzat Chimaev was born on May 1, 1994 and he is 31 years old. He turned professional in May 2018, at 24 years old.

Chimaev made his UFC debut on July 16, 2020 on "Fight Island" in Abu Dhabi. He dominated John Phillips and gained attention by earning a "Performance of the Night" bonus.

Khamzat Chimaev Height, Weight & Reach

Khamzat stands at 6 feet 2 inches and has a reach of 75 inches which is a competitive size in the middleweight division.

He weighs 183 pounds which is just under the requirement for the middleweight division.

Khamzat Chimaev Record

He holds a 15-1-0 record and was the Middleweight Division record holder before losing it to Strickland.

May 2026: Lost to Sean Stickland by decision in the UFC 328 Middleweight title fight.
August 2025: Defeated Dricus du Plessis by unanimous decision at UFC 319 in Chicago to become the new UFC Middleweight Champion.
October 2024: Defeated Robert Whittaker in a first-round submission win at UFC 308.
October 2023: Defeated former champion Kamaru Usman by majority decision at UFC 294.
September 2022: Defeated Kevin Holland in a first-round subdivision in a 180-pound catchweight bout at UFC 297. Chimaev missed the weight for his original main event against Nate Diaz.

What is Khazmat Chimaevs nickname?

Chimaev also known as "borz" because it means "wolf" in the Chechen language. It represents his aggressive and relentless fighting style.

It is the primary national symbol of Chechnya. The wolf is deeply rooted in Chechen history and mythology. It represents the "lone wolf" spirit embodying independence and resilience.

When is Khazmat Chimaevs next fight?

Khazmat Chimaev's next fight is not yet determined. He will surely be eager to fight Sean Strickland again in hopes of regaining the UFC Middleweight Championship that he lost at UFC 328.