Career overview
Chimaev won the middleweight title from Dricus du Plessis in August 2025, completing a rapid rise through two divisions, and lost it to Sean Strickland at UFC 328 in May 2026.
Profile at a glance
| Khamzat Chimaev | |
|---|---|
| Sport | MMA · UFC · Middleweight |
| Promotion / federation | UFC |
| Status | Active |
| Titles & honors |
|---|
| Former UFC Middleweight Champion |
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