- Khamzat Chimaev is the new UFC middleweight champion.
- Chimaev has an undefeated record of 15-0.
- Chimaev is coming off a unanimous decision win over Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 319.
Since his dominant debut in July 2020, Khamzat Chimaev’s stock in the UFC has gone up tremendously, with his undefeated 15-0 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.
“Borz” is coming off an impressive victory against former UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis in the main event of UFC 319 to become the new king of the 185-pound weight class. Following this latest triumph, when will he return to the octagon? And will challenge him for the championship?
Who Is Khamzat Chimaev?
Chimaev is an undefeated UFC fighter from Sweden who debuted in the promotion in July 2020. He became an instant fan-favorite because of his relentless fighting style, often finishing his opponents through TKO/KOs or submissions. He has fought in two different weight classes – welterweight and middleweight.
When Is Khamzat Chimaev’s Next Fight?
Chimaev’s next confirmed opponent is yet to be determined, but he’s likely to face another ranked contender in the middleweight division. Several frontrunners to be his next challenger are Nassourdine Imavov, Sean Strickland, and Reinier de Ridder.
Khamzat Chimaev MMA Record and Statistics
- MMA record: 15-0
- Wins by TKO/KO: 6
- Wins by submission: 6
- Wins by decision: 3
- 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
Chimaev is still undefeated in the UFC, holding victories against John Phillips, Rhys McKee, Gerald Meerschaert, Li Jiangliang, Gilbert Burns, Kevin Holland, Kamaru Usman, Robert Whittaker, and Du Plessis.
Khamzat Chimaev How Many UFC Wins and Finishes
Chimaev has won all his nine UFC fights and finished six of his opponents inside the octagon (two via TKO/KO and four via submission).
Khamzat Chimaev UFC Earnings
In seven UFC fights, Chimaev has already obtained an estimated $2,895,000 as he collected five performance bonuses on top of his base salary and win bonuses. Chimaev’s biggest single-fight payout came against his match with Usman, where he took home $1,616,000.
Khamzat Chimaev Team and Corner
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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