Khamzat Chimaev, an undefeated fighter with a record of 15-0-0, has established himself as a dominant force in the UFC's middleweight division. Weighing in at 185 lbs., he stands tall at 6' 2', with a reach of 75'. His ELO Rating of 1168 reflects his high standing within the sport. Chimaev is known for his wrestling-centric fighting style, demonstrated by his impressive takedown accuracy of 55% and an average of 5.29 takedowns per 15 minutes in the UFC. His striking game is equally formidable, with a striking accuracy of 60%, and he lands an average of 4.04 significant strikes per minute. However, he absorbs a relatively high number of strikes, with a strike defense rate of 43%. Throughout his UFC career, Chimaev has achieved notable victories. One of his most significant wins was against Kamaru Usman, who had an ELO Rating of 1236 at the time. His recent fight history includes victories over Gilbert Burns (Unanimous Decision), Kevin Holland (Submission via D'Arce Choke), Kamaru Usman (Majority Decision in a rematch), Robert Whittaker (Submission via Rear Naked Choke), and Dricus Du Plessis (Unanimous Decision). As of 2025-08-16, he continues to hold the UFC Middleweight title.