Khamzat Chimaev
Definition
Khamzat Chimaev is a Russian-Emirati professional mixed martial artist of Chechen ethnicity, currently competing in the UFC middleweight division.
Known by his nickname 'Borz' (Chechen for 'wolf'), he is the reigning UFC Middleweight Champion, having won the title via unanimous decision against Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319 on August 16, 2025.
Renowned for his undefeated professional record of 15-0, explosive striking, elite wrestling, and record-setting win streaks, including the fastest three-fight streak in modern UFC history (66 days).
Examples
Khamzat Chimaev stepped into the octagon and turned the fight into a one-sided wolf hunt before the first round bell even settled.
Predicting Khamzat Chimaev's path to the title was easy: unstoppable force meets immovable object, object loses.
Opponents facing Khamzat Chimaev often wonder if they signed up for MMA or a Chechen folklore tale where the wolf always wins.
Khamzat Chimaev's latest dominance has fans joking that the middleweight belt finally found its forever home in the UAE.