Khamzat Chimaev Net Worth, Career Earnings and UFC Welterweight star’s MMA record ahead of UFC 279

A promising UFC welterweight contender is Khamzat Chimaev. Since making his UFC debut in July 2020 at Fight Island, “Borz” has created a name for himself in the welterweight and middleweight divisions. The 27-year-old fighter, who is of Russian descent, is presently ranked among the top 15 welterweights in the UFC.

At UFC Fight Island 1, “Borz” faced John Phillips in his brutal Octagon debut. The UFC career of Khamzat Chimaev began with a victory in the second round that earned him the Performance of the Night bonus. He then entered a battle on short notice and quickly rose to fame as one of the greatest fighters to emerge from the first Fight Island events. During his time on Fight Island, Khamzat Chimaev’s weight class was the buzz of the town.

Khamzat Chimaev’s net worth

In 2022, Khamzat Chimaev’s net worth is anticipated to reach close to $1 million. He has only recently begun his UFC career, therefore his greatest earnings are still to come. After his outstanding performances, the internet star became a danger in the welterweight and middleweight weight classes. He was scheduled to face welterweight contender Leon Edwards since the UFC and Dana White had such high expectations for him. Chimaev did not participate for around a year due to various medical concerns he had.

Khamzat Chimaev’s career earnings

Khamzat Chimaev is said to have earned $759,000 thus far in his MMA fighting career, according to a number of reports. According to The Sports Daily, Chimaev has earned more than $449,000 throughout his UFC career. He defeated Li Jingliang in the first round of UFC 267, winning a huge sum of $154,500 in the process. With only four UFC fights, Khamzat Chimaev has amassed a sizable fan base.

The 27-year-old has a promising future in the UFC, and brands like Energy Drink and Hatstore are linked to him. Together with his buddy Darren Till, Khamzat Chimaev assisted a soup kitchen in Stockholm that provided food for the needy.

Khamzat Chimaev’s MMA Record

Khamzat Chimaev presently has an 11-0-0 MMA record. Chimaev began his training at the Allstar Training Center in Stockholm when he was 23 years old. He is accompanied by Darren Till at this time in 2022. The same gym is used by fighters like Reza Madadi, Ilir Latifi, and Alexander Gustafsson to train. Between September 2017 and April 2018, or nearly one year, Chimaev amassed a 3-0 record.

Khaled Laallam, the eventual IMMAF World Champion, was the opponent for his first match, which he won by submission in the second round. His next two amateur fights were victories, one by technical knockout and one by submission.

 

 

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