Is Khamzat Chimaev the richest MMA Fighter in 2025? – What’s his Net Worth?

Khamzat Chimaev is one of the biggest stars in the UFC and here is all about his MMA record, net worth, salary and more

Khamzat Chimaev Facts

Khamzat ‘Borz’ Chimaev is one of the biggest names in the UFC in 2022 and his star doesn’t seem to stop shining. The Swedish star of Chechen descent has taken the UFC by storm as he has finished all the fights in his career but one (against Gilbert Burns at UFC 273).

Chimaev was born in Chechnya, Russia, and started wrestling when he was just five years old. He won a few medals during his junior years for Russia before moving to Sweden at the age of 17.

There he won more titles while wrestling at BK Athen and even participated in some Judo and sambo tournaments.

Chimaev’s MMA career has been short but eventful. He only started training when he was 23 and after three years, he is already in the UFC and looking to win titles.

Chimaev won his first three UFC fights in 66 days and he fought in two different weight classes too.

Khamzat Chimaev Net worth and salary

Khamzat Chimaev has a reported net worth of over $3 million in the year 2025. As with every MMA star, Chimaev doesn’t receive a monthly or yearly salary but is paid per fight. Khamzat Chimaev is one of the highest-paid UFC fighters with overall earnings of $4 million.

The payouts from each fight also include bonuses for winning and performing well. Chimaev has won $50,000 in each of the three fights he first won in the UFC thanks to his performances.

This is above and beyond the regular money he makes for appearing and then winning a clash. Chimaev has won the Performance of the Night performance thrice in his UFC career already. He also earned $52,000 in his win over Gerald Meerschaert.

For his recent win over Kevin Holland at UFC 279, Chimaev earned a staggering $1.06 million which is highest payday so far. In 2024, he defeated Robert Whittaker and received $1 million for the bout.

Khamzat Chimaev MMA record

Khamzat Chimaev currently is one of the undefeated stars in the UFC and has an MMA record of 14 wins and no losses. Chimaev made his MMA debut in 2018 and fought in several promotions before getting a call in the UFC.

He made his UFC debut against John Phillips in 2020 and picked up a quick win. He then dispatched Rhys McKee and Gerald Meerschaert just as quickly and picked up three UFC wins in a span of 66 days, which is a record in the modern UFC era.

Chimaev’s MMA record is 14 wins and 0 losses.

Smilodox and Budapest are his primary Endorsements. He remains one of the richest MMA players.

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