Khamzat Chimaev is a Russian-born Swedish mixed martial artist. He has fought four times in the UFC to date and is all set to make his fifth octagon appearance this weekend at UFC 273 against Gilbert Burns.
Chima was born in Chechnya, Russia on May 1, 1994. The 27-year-old moved to Sweden when he was 19 years old. His older brother used to work in the Scandinavian nation and was the influence behind ‘Borz’ starting to wrestle.
What ethnicity is Khamzat Chimaev?
The 27-year-old MMA fighter Khamzat Chimaev’s ethnicity is Chechen. Chechens are reportedly Russia’s sixth-biggest ethnic group. They are also well-known as Kisti and Durdzuks and are a Northeast Caucasian ethnic group. Furthermore, he holds Swedish nationality.
Khamzat Chimaev’s family details, that the MMA fighter reportedly moved to Sweden with his mother at the age of 19 years old. Khamzat had immigrated to Sweden along with his older brother and mother. Khamzat wrestled at multiple clubs including BK Athén when he moved to Sweden. Artur, his elder brother also competes in freestyle wrestling. He worked in a poultry factory before beginning his professional MMA career.
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