Khamzat Chimaev is a Russian-Emirati mixed martial artist and freestyle wrestler competing in the UFC middleweight division, where he previously held the UFC Middleweight Championship. Known as “Borz,” Chimaev has built his record through wrestling-driven performances, earning multiple Performance of the Night bonuses and the Fight of the Night award for his bout with Gilbert Burns. His career milestones include a 17-second knockout of Gerald Meerschaert, a first-round submission of Robert Whittaker at UFC 308, and a unanimous decision victory over Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319 in August 2025, making him the first athlete representing the United Arab Emirates to win a UFC title. This tag page collects news, fight results, title-fight coverage, and career updates related to Khamzat Chimaev across his UFC tenure and related appearances.
