Swedish mixed martial artist Khamzat Chimaev, who is of Chechen descent, competes in the middleweight and welterweight divisions of the UFC. Before joining the UFC, Chimaev was a former 3-time national freestyle wrestling champion. He competed in the Brave Combat Federation before joining the UFC.
After relocating to Sweden, Chimaev wrestled with numerous clubs, most notably BK Athén. As one of the best freestyle wrestlers in the nation, Chimaev won gold medals at the Swedish Freestyle National Championships in 2016, 2017, and 2018 at 86 kg and 92 kg, respectively.
Chimaev has performed outstandingly throughout the course of his career, compiling an undefeated record of 12 wins (12-0-0), with 6 wins by way of submissions, 5 via knockouts, and 1 by decision. Chimaev is the 4th best welterweight in the UFC and is making his return to middleweight (185 lbs) to face Kamaru Usman at UFC 294 on October 21, 2023.
Who is Khamzat Chimaev’s Wife?
According to some online sources, Khamzat Chimaev got married in May 2022. However, Chimaev has not spoken about his spouse. He keeps his personal affairs secret because he is a very private person. He never revealed anything about his marriage on social media, as he only posts training footage and promotional material for his fights. Chimaev never shares his family photos on the internet, so it is hard to guess who his wife is and her information.
Is Khamzat related to Khabib?
Khamzat Chimaev and Khabib Nurmagomedov, two fighters who share Russian origins, religion, the same UFC manager, and undefeated records, were mistakenly believed to be related due to their similarities. However, they are not related and had a falling out. The tension began when Chimaev claimed in an Instagram live session that he could defeat Nurmagomedov, leading to a series of arguments and mockery between them. Many fans anticipated a fight between the two, but Chimaev later apologized to Khabib, acknowledging his mistake. He clarified that he responded to a comment made about him and realized it was wrong to engage in such a feud.
Long after Nurmagomedov announced his retirement from the sport, Chimaev, and Nurmagomedov met up and squashed their feud as both of their teams were seen taking pictures together.
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FAQs On Khamzat Chimaev’s Wife
A. Khamzat Chimaev doesn't have any children.
A. Khamzat got married in May of 2022.
A. Khamzat Chimaev’s next fight is against Kamru Usman at UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 on October 21, 2023.
A. Khamzat Chimaev is nicknamed ‘Borz,' which means ‘wolf’ in Chechen.
A. Khamzat Chimaev was of both Russian and Swedish nationalities. However, Chimaev voluntarily left Sweden and will now be representing the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E) in the octagon.
A. Khamzat Chimaev made UFC debut in 2020 against John Phillips. Chimaev won the fight in the 2nd round via a brabo choke submission.