Khamzat Chimaev

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Khamzat Chimaev's achievements in MMA are remarkable for their speed and dominance. He set a modern UFC record by winning two fights in ten days during his debut week. His 17-second knockout of Gerald Meerschaert tied the fastest win in UFC middleweight history. He became the UFC Middleweight Champion in just his seventh UFC fight, one of the quickest title ascents in the organization. His finishing rate is among the highest in the division, with 12 of his 14 wins coming by submission or knockout. As a three-time Swedish national champion in freestyle wrestling, he brings elite grappling credentials that have translated seamlessly to MMA.

AwardsChimaev has won five UFC Performance of the Night bonuses: for his wins over John Phillips, Rhys McKee, Gerald Meerschaert, Li Jingliang, Kevin Holland, and Sean Strickland. He has not received any major industry awards beyond these.

Records & Feats

Fastest two wins in UFC history (modern era)

Career Milestone·2020

Won two fights in ten days during his UFC debut week in July 2020.

Tied fastest knockout in UFC middleweight history

Historic First·2020

Knocked out Gerald Meerschaert in 17 seconds in September 2020.

Fewest UFC fights to win a title among active fighters

Career Milestone·2024

Won the UFC Middleweight Championship in his seventh UFC fight.