Khamzat Chimaev
Khamzat “Borz” Chimaev is a UFC middleweight fighter, former champion and freestyle wrestler who shares fight camp, training and daily life through his BORZ videos.
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UFCOverview
- Known as
- Borz, meaning “Wolf” in Chechen
- Sport
- Mixed martial arts and freestyle wrestling
- Professional since
- 2018
- UFC debut
- July 15, 2020
- Breakout
- Two UFC wins in 10 days in July 2020
- Major milestone
- UFC middleweight champion in August 2025
Mini bio
How it started.
Wrestling came first. Chimaev says he continued competing after moving to Sweden, then used a hotel gift card won through wrestling to visit Stockholm. A session at Allstars convinced him to try MMA. He left his job in Kalmar and moved to Stockholm to pursue it.
The breakout.
He arrived in the UFC in July 2020 and beat John Phillips and Rhys McKee just 10 days apart. That September, he knocked out Gerald Meerschaert in 17 seconds. Three wins in 66 days made him a fighter fans quickly learned to watch.
Reaching the title.
His three-round win over Gilbert Burns at UFC 273 earned Fight of the Night. In August 2025, he beat Dricus Du Plessis across five rounds to become UFC middleweight champion. Sean Strickland took the belt in May 2026, handing Chimaev his first professional MMA loss.
A closer look.
The BORZ video series brings fans into his training, sparring and everyday routines. Alongside his UFC career, he has competed in Real American Freestyle, with wins over Dillon Danis, Tyron Woodley, Gilbert Burns and Robbie Lawler in 2026.
Creditschronological, newest first
Online video
- 2026BORZ EP.2 | A Way Of LifeCreator and subject; produced by KYNO media
- 2026BORZ EP.1 | UFC 328 Fight CampCreator and subject
Combat sports
- 2026RAF 14: Chimaev vs LawlerWrestler; technical fall winner
- 2026UFC 328: Chimaev vs StricklandDefending middleweight champion; split decision loss
- 2025UFC 319: Du Plessis vs ChimaevChallenger; won the middleweight championship
- 2022UFC 273: Burns vs ChimaevWelterweight competitor; unanimous decision winner
Awards
Quotes
I’m here to make some history.Khamzat Chimaev, UFC interview
Speaking ahead of UFC 279 in 2022 about what he wanted to achieve in the sport.
Trivia
- His nickname, Borz, means “Wolf” in Chechen.
- Before fighting full time, he worked at a poultry factory in Kalmar and did security work in Stockholm.
- He went 4-0 as an amateur MMA fighter, finishing every opponent.
- A hotel gift card helped lead him to the Allstars gym visit that sparked his move into MMA.
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