Khamzat Chimaev has his opportunity to become the UFC middleweight champion of the world at UFC 319 to continue his intriguing career in the company.
The Chechen is attempting to dethrone dominant champion Dricus Du Plessis, potentially inside the first two rounds, with the quick finish ability that fans have become accustomed to.
Chimaev has been on an impressive run in the UFC with an eight-fight win streak and six finishes in the early rounds.
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Before his UFC 319 contest with the champion, he has the backing of multiple stars and even a company legend who believes he will give Du Plessis a ‘rude awakening’.
But who is Khamzat Chimaev? Here is everything you need to know about the middleweight star who could become the new UFC champion.
How tall is Khamzat Chimaev?
Khamzat Chimaev is billed as being six feet two inches, or 1.88m tall.
Where is Khamzat Chimaev from?
Khamzat Chimaev was born in Chechnya, Russia, but decided to emigrate to Sweden when he was 18 with his brother.
While he stayed in the country for many years, he was never granted citizenship, so in 2023, he moved to the United Arab Emirates, where he is now officially a citizen.
How old is Khamzat Chimaev?
As of August 2025, Khamzat Chimaev is 31 years old.
He was born on May 1st, 1994.
Khamzat Chimaev’s weight and reach
In his last fight against Australian Robert Whittaker, he weighed in at 186 pounds (84kg).
Khamzat Chimaev boasts a 75-inch reach, or 190cm.
Khamzat Chimaev MMA record
14 wins 6 knockouts 6 submissions 2 decisions
What is Khamzat Chimaev’s net worth?
Khamzat Chimaev is currently worth $4 million according to Celebrity Net Worth.
The site also reports that for his nasty choke finish of Robert Whittaker, he earned $1.05 million for his impressive performance.
Khamzat Chimaev Instagram/X
Khamzat Chimaev has both an Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter) account.
On Instagram, he goes by the username khamzat_chimaev where he shows off his fight camp pictures, training, and other general photos from his day-to-day life.
On X, he goes by the username KChimaev, where he will show off some training pictures, but primarily interacts with fans and fighters, which provides some entertaining moments for the fandom.
When is Khamzat Chimaev’s next fight?
Khamzat Chimaev’s next fight takes place on Saturday, August 16th, in Chicago at UFC 319 against middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis.
This contest will top an exciting night of action at UFC 319, with fighters like Britain’s Lerrone Murphy stepping up on short notice to fight Aaron Pico in the co-main event.
What is Khamzat Chimaev’s best knockout?
Khamzat Chimaev scored his third consecutive and best knockout in the Octagon against Gerald Meerschaert on UFC Fight Night in 2020, in just 17 seconds.
Chimaev pursued Meerschaert around the cage with poise as he pressured him into one corner when he decided to unleash one right hand straight across the chin of the American, who crumbled to the floor as the referee stopped the bout.