Biography(references)Khamzat Khizarovich Chimaev , is a Swedish professional mixed martial artist and freestyle wrestler who competes in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship . He formerly competed in Brave Combat Federation. In wrestling, Chimaev is a three-time Swedish National champion.
Combat ApproachChimaev also proved its effectiveness on the regional circuit as well, with a quick win over former two-time GHSA wrestling champion Sidney Wheeler after taking him down with an outside trip. Although his striking is still relatively unknown and untested, it involves heavy knockout power from the orthodox stance while utilizing basic boxing and mixing up kicks. He has previously used it to drop past opponents on the regional circuit, including former combat sambo World Champion Ikram Aliskerov.
Fighter Trivia(references)He carries a notable scar on his lip, which he got at the age of two when he fell down on concrete stairs, leaving him unable to breathe correctly through one nostril. Chimaev contracted COVID-19 in December 2020 and suffered lingering symptoms that required multiple hospitalizations and the cancelation of a scheduled fight against Leon Edwards. Chimaev is close with fellow mixed martial artists Darren Till and Jack Hermansson.
Awards & Accolades
UFC: Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Gilbert Burns
UFC: Performance of the Night (Four times) vs. John Phillips, Rhys McKee, Gerald Meerschaert, and Li Jingliang
UFC: Record for fastest consecutive wins in Modern UFC history (ten days)
UFC: Record for quickest three fight win streak in Modern UFC history (66 days)
UFC: 2020 UFC Honors Debut of the Year
Crypto.com: Fan Bonus of the Night vs. Gilbert Burns
Brave Combat Federation: Knockout of the Night (One time) vs. Ikram Aliskerov
Nordic MMA Awards – MMAviking.com: 2018 Prospect of the Year
Nordic MMA Awards – MMAviking.com: 2020 Male fighter of the Year
MMAjunkie.com: 2020 September Knockout of the Month vs. Gerald Meerschaert
MMAjunkie.com: 2020 Newcomer of the Year
MMA Fighting: 2020 "Breakout Fighter of the Year"
CombatPress.com: 2020 "Breakthrough Fighter of the Year"
BT Sport: 2020 Breakthrough Fighter of the Year
Swedish Wrestling Federation: 2018 Swedish Championships champion, 92 kg
Swedish Wrestling Federation: 2016 Swedish Championships champion, 86 kg
Swedish Wrestling Federation: 2016 Solacup Championships champion, 86 kg
Swedish Wrestling Federation: 2015 Hammarslaget Championships champion, 86 kg
Swedish Wrestling Federation: 2015 Swedish Championships champion, 86 kg
Swedish Wrestling Federation: 2015 Lilla Mälarcupen Championships champion, 86 kg
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