When is Khamzat Chimaev’s Next Fight?

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Khamzat Chimaev celebrates after defeating Kevin Holland in a 180-pound catchweight bout during the UFC 279.
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Anatoly Pimentel @AnatolyPimentel Feb 19, 2023, 5:23 PM
  • Khamzat Chimaev is an undefeated MMA fighter with 12 wins.
  • Chimaev currently ranks third in the welterweight division.
  • Chimaev's next opponent is still being determined.

Since his dominant debut in July 2020, Khamzat Chimaev’s stock in the UFC has gone up tremendously, with his undefeated 12-0 professional record backing this up. The hype around him was hopped on as fans have regularly placed their bets on him to win every fight in online sports betting through the UFC odds.

But as his superstardom continues to ascend, the pressure to perform well in high-profile matches will soar. Will the Swedish fighter keep up the spectacular performances in his upcoming fights? When will he return inside the Octagon? And who will he face next?

When is Khamzat Chimaev’s Next Fight?

Khamzat Chimaev’s next fight is still being determined, but a few names are rumored to face him when he comes back inside the Octagon. Some fighters linked to fighting Chimaev are Colby Covington, Alex Pereira and Robert Whittaker.

Khamzat Chimaev MMA Record and Statistics

  • MMA record: 12-0
  • Wins by TKO/KO: 6
  • Wins by submission: 5
  • Wins by decision: 1
  • Striking accuracy: 60%
  • Significant strikes landed per minute: 7.30
  • Significant strikes absorbed: 3.98
  • Takedown average per 15 minutes: 3.98
  • Submission average per 15 minutes: 3.49
  • Takedown accuracy: 57%
  • Significant strikes defense: 41%
  • Takedown defense: 100%
  • Knockdown average: 1.00
  • Average fight time: 5:01

Khamzat Chimaev Notable Wins

Khamzat Chimaev is still undefeated in the UFC, holding victories against John Phillips, Rhys McKee, Gerald Meerschaert, Li Jiangliang, Gilbert Burns and Kevin Holland.

Khamzat Chimaev UFC Earnings

In six UFC fights, Khamzat Chimaev already obtained an estimated $1,279,000 as he collected five performance bonuses on top of his base salary and win bonuses. Chimaev’s single-fight payout came against his match with Gilbert Burns, where he took home $384,000.

Khamzat Chimaev Team and Corner

Khamzat Chimaev trains in Allstars Training Center in Sweden. The founder and head coach of the team is Andreas Michael. Aside from Michael, Chimaev is guided by Majdi Shammas and Alan Do Nascimento. Other UFC fighters in Allstars Training Center are Darren Till and Alexander Gustafsson.

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Anatoly Pimentel

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Anatoly Pimentel is an NBA and MMA writer previously featured in ASEAN Sports, Asian Persuasion MMA, and Overtime Heroics MMA. He graduated from Adamson University with B.A in Communication and is currently a Web Content Writer for BetMGM.

Anatoly Pimentel is an NBA and MMA writer previously featured in ASEAN Sports, Asian Persuasion MMA, and Overtime Heroics MMA. He graduated from Adamson University with B.A in Communication and is currently a Web Content Writer for BetMGM.