Best fights of Khamzat Chimaev
Over 8 years as a professional, Khamzat Chimaev has compiled a 15-1 (12) record, including two title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Khamzat Chimaev defeats Dricus du Plessis
On August 16, 2025 Khamzat Chimaev fought Dricus du Plessis for the UFC middleweight title. Chimaev was 31 years old with a record of 14-0, and Plessis was 31 with a record of 23-2. Chimaev was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak and Plessis was on a 11-fight winning streak. Chimaev won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new middleweight champion.
2. Khamzat Chimaev submits Robert Whittaker
On October 26, 2024 Khamzat Chimaev faced Robert Whittaker in a middleweight bout. Chimaev was 30 years old with a record of 13-0, and Whittaker was 33 with a record of 26-7. Chimaev was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak and Whittaker was on a 2-fight winning streak. Chimaev submitted Robert Whittaker via face crank in the 1st round.
3. Khamzat Chimaev chokes out Li Jingliang
On October 30, 2021 Khamzat Chimaev faced Li Jingliang in a middleweight bout. Chimaev was 27 years old with a record of 9-0, and Jingliang was 33 with a record of 18-6. Chimaev was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak and Jingliang was coming off a win. Chimaev submitted Li Jingliang via choke-out in the 1st round.
4. Khamzat Chimaev submits Kevin Holland
On September 10, 2022 Khamzat Chimaev faced Kevin Holland in a welterweight bout. Chimaev was 28 years old with a record of 11-0, and Holland was 29 with a record of 23-7. Chimaev was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak and Holland was on a 2-fight winning streak. Chimaev submitted Kevin Holland via brabo choke in the 1st round.
5. Khamzat Chimaev defeats Gilbert Burns
On April 9, 2022 Khamzat Chimaev faced Gilbert Burns in a welterweight bout. Chimaev was 27 years old with a record of 10-0, and Burns was 35 with a record of 20-4. Chimaev was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak and Burns was coming off a win. Chimaev won via unanimous decision.
6. Khamzat Chimaev loses to Sean Strickland via split decision
On May 9, 2026 Khamzat Chimaev defended his UFC middleweight title against Sean Strickland. Chimaev was 32 years old with a record of 15-0, and Strickland was 35 with a record of 30-7. Chimaev was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak and Strickland was coming off a win. Chimaev lost via split decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Strickland.
7. Khamzat Chimaev defeats Kamaru Usman
On October 21, 2023 Khamzat Chimaev faced Kamaru Usman in a middleweight bout. Chimaev was 29 years old with a record of 12-0, and Usman was 36 with a record of 20-3. Chimaev was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak, while Usman was on a 2-fight losing streak. Chimaev won via majority decision.