Why is Khamzat Chimaev called 'Borz'?

The No.13-ranked UFC middleweight, Khamzat Chimaev has been one of the most prominent and scary names in the Ultimate Fighting Championship since 2020. For his promotional debut, Chimaev faced John Phillips at UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Ige and won the bout via a brabo choke submission within one minute and 12 seconds into the second round. Chimaev made his professional debut in 2018 and is still undefeated in his game with a record of 13 wins and no losses.

However, due to health and other issues, Khamzat Chimaev has not been that active for the last two years. He only fought twice since September 2020. For his most recent outing, Chimaev faced the former UFC welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman, who moved up a weight class on short notice. The fight took place on October 21, 2023, at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Moreover, 'Borz' is now gearing up for his next outing on October 25, 2024, against the former middleweight champion and the current No.3 ranked contender in the division, Robert Whittaker at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Khamzat Chimaev's nickname

Khamzat Chimaev is often called 'Borz' as it means wolf in Chechen. The term also refers to the improvised submachine guns that were used in Chechen between 1992 and 1999. However, Chimaev often resonates with the wild animal rather than submachine guns.

Khamzat Chimaev's losses

Khamzat Chimaev is still undefeated in mixed martial arts with a record of 13 wins and no losses since 2018. He is one of the few big names in the promotion who has a zero in the loss area of their respective MMA records.

Is Khamzat Chimaev retired?

No, Khamzat Chimaev is yet to retire from professional mixed martial arts. However, he has not been so active for the last two years. His last fight was in October 2023, and Chimaev is now gearing up for his next one in October 2024.

*Last updated on October 24, 2024.