ChampionMiddleweightACTIVE
Khamzat Chimaev
15-0
9 Win Streak
Age
31
Height
6'2"
Weight
183 lbs
Reach
75"
Avg Fight Time
08:11
Gym
—
UFC Record
9-0(9 bouts)
Wins By
2 KO 4 Sub 3 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 0 Sub 0 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 5R2 1R3 2R5 1
Last 5
WWWWW
Finish Rate
80%
Bonuses
7
Style
Wrestler
Location
—
Last Fight2025-08-16
DD
W - Dricus Du Plessis
KO/TKOR1 0:17
Punch to Head At Distance
Opponent Last Bout
L - Khamzat ChimaevKO/TKOR1 3:22· Punch to Head At Distance
Fight History
WIN
GM
vs Gerald Meerschaert
UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 0:17
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 0:17
WIN
RM
vs Rhys McKee
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Till· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Mount
R1 3:09
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Mount·R1 3:09
WIN
JP
vs John Phillips
UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Ige· 2025-09-27
Submission
D'Arce Choke On Ground
R2 1:12
SubmissionD'Arce Choke On Ground·R2 1:12
WIN
DD
vs Dricus Du Plessis
UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev· 2025-08-16
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
RW
vs Robert Whittaker
UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway· 2024-10-26
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 3:34
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 3:34
WIN
KU
vs Kamaru Usman
UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2· 2023-10-21
Decision - Majority
R3 5:00
Decision - Majority·R3 5:00
WIN
KH
vs Kevin Holland
UFC 279: Diaz vs. Ferguson· 2022-09-10
Submission
D'Arce Choke On Ground
R1 2:13
SubmissionD'Arce Choke On Ground·R1 2:13
WIN
GB
vs Gilbert Burns
UFC 273: Volkanovski vs. The Korean Zombie· 2022-04-09
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
LJ
vs Li Jingliang
UFC 267: Blachowicz vs. Teixeira· 2021-10-30
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 3:16
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 3:16
Fighter Archetype
Wrestler
Control Wrestler
Why This Archetype
Classified as Wrestler due to elite takedown prowess (5.29 TD/15min) with dominant top position control and relentless ground pressure.
TD Rate
5.29/15m
TD Accuracy
55%
Clinch %
4%
🤼Relentless takedown pressure at 5.29 per 15 minutes
🎯High conversion rate — 55% takedown accuracy
📊Dominates Strikers but can be neutralized by elite Grapplers off the back
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
18 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+55% vs div avg
56%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Elbows
44%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Leg Kicks
33%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Rear Naked Choke
33%
Counters
22%
🥊Head/Hand
Jabs
28%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (56%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (100%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 194% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
2
33% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
4
67% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#11
50% of KOs
Punches to Head From Mount
#21
50% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (2 techniques, 4 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#22
50% of subs
Other
D'Arce Choke On Ground
#12
50% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🎯🔐 Dual submission threat: Alternates between D'Arce Choke On Ground and Rear Naked Choke. Keeps opponents guessing.
- 🔒📊 Style profile: Grappling-dominant strategy with striking opportunities. Prefers ground control to finishing.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🤼
Grappling master: Controls through wrestling and submissions. Prefers mat exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: TD/15min (5.3) and Sub/15min (1.8).🔥
Finisher: 80% of wins end in finish (6 KO + 6 subs).🎯
Offensive bias: Higher accuracy (61%) than defense (43%). Risk-taker.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 86% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (173% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
61%
Above Avg
Division Rank#7 of 46
0%100%
Striking Defense
43%
Below Avg
Division Rank#42 of 46
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
48% acc42%
Clinch
78% acc4%
Ground
82% acc54%
Striking Differential+1.72/min
4.04 landed/min2.32 absorbed/min
4.04
Landed/Min
2.32
Absorbed/Min
0.41
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed298
Sig. Strikes Attempted490
Key Insights
Khamzat is active on the ground (54%).
Primarily a headhunter with 84% targeting the head.
Favorable output (1.7:1).
Elite accuracy at 61%.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Effective ground striker: 54% from ground at 82% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
55%
Above Avg
Division Rank#6 of 46
0%100%
TD Defense
86%
Elite
Division Rank#12 of 46
0%100%
TD Success Rate
9%
Landed
4
Defended
43
Total
47
5.29
TD / 15min
1.83
Sub / 15min
4
TD Landed
47
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
52
Landed
94
Attempted
55%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
9 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
89%
R2
11%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Aggressive wrestler averaging 5.29 TD/15min.
Elite TD defense (86%).
Active submission threat (1.83/15min).
High TD accuracy (55%).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Ground active: 54% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
596
1.74
Ratio
Absorbed
342
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
4/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
76.2
Elite Activity
Strikes/Min
11.6
Standing %
46%
R3 vs R1 Output
173%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.74x) - consistent striking dominance.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (76.2) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 173% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 9 fights
R1 Control
3:02
R2 Control
1:39
R3 Control
2:25
R1 to Final
+46%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Keeps distance in R3, avoids grappling when fatigued.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+1.0pp
Body
-3.2pp
Leg
+2.1pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-59.6pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
Championship Rounds
Based on 1 five-round fight
Rounds 1-3 Avg
17.8
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
6.5
sig strikes / round
Output Change
36%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Fades Significantly
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#23
of 46
🥈 Top 50%
Absorption
#6
of 46
🥇 Top 25%
Accuracy
#7
of 46
🥇 Top 25%
Str Defense
#42
of 46
📉 Below Average
Knockdowns
#18
of 46
🥈 Top 50%
Takedowns
#5
of 46
🥇 Top 25%
Submissions
#4
of 46
🥇 Top 25%
Damage Ratio
#6
of 46
🥇 Top 25%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3088
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
10
/ 10
100% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights