Khamzat Chimaev

3 stories covering Khamzat Chimaev — news, results and analysis.

Bo Nickal Draws Olympic Gold Medalist Muradov at RAF Moscow

The 9-1 UFC middleweight adds a September date with 96kg Olympic freestyle champion Shirvani Muradov — his toughest wrestling test yet.

Aug 4, 2026

Khamzat Chimaev inside the Octagon during a UFC bout

UFC

Chimaev's Coach Says a Late Opponent Switch Wrecked the Weight Cut

Murad Bichuev claims Chimaev was bulking for a 205-pound fight with Prochazka before the booking flipped to Strickland at 185. The result: a split-decision loss and Khamzat's first blemish at 15-1.

Aug 3, 2026

Khamzat Chimaev looks on before his middleweight title bout at UFC 319

UFC

Khamzat Chimaev Meets Tyron Woodley on the Mats at RAF Moscow

Chimaev makes his second Real American Freestyle appearance on Sept. 5, facing a Woodley who hasn't won a combat-sports bout in nearly eight years.

Jul 30, 2026