Khamzat Chimaev: Performing Artist in New York

About Khamzat Chimaev

Khamzat Chimaev is a Russian-Emirati mixed martial artist and freestyle wrestler who competes in the UFC’s middleweight division. Before MMA titles, he built his base on the mat, winning Sweden’s national freestyle championship three times. He has shared top cards with the Ultimate Fighting Championship and opponents such as Sean Strickland, including the billed matchup “UFC 328: Chimaev v Strickland” at Prudential Center, a short trip from New York City’s fight circuit. His work favors pressure, wrestling control, and brief, decisive transitions.