Khamzat Chimaev has officially signed a contract with the RAF wrestling league. The post confirms the agreement and asks followers who they would like to see Chimaev face in his wrestling debut. No details about potential opponents, debut date, or contract terms were provided. This represents Chimaev's formal entry into professional wrestling competition. The announcement follows earlier reports of Chimaev's RAF signing and comes amid Bo Nickal's challenge to the fighter.
Khamzat Chimaev has officially signed a contract with the RAF wrestling league, marking his formal entry into professional wrestling competition. The announcement, which asked fans who they would like to see Chimaev face in his wrestling debut, included no details on potential opponents, a debut date, or contract terms.
Chimaev, known by his nickname "Borz," is currently ranked first in the UFC middleweight division and tenth in the pound-for-pound rankings. The 32-year-old, who represents the United Arab Emirates and trains out of Allstars Training Center in Sweden, carries a professional MMA record of 15 wins and 1 loss. He fights out of an orthodox stance, stands six-foot-two, and holds a 75-inch reach. His MMA profile is built around relentless grappling — he averages 5.29 takedowns per 15 minutes — combined with an unusually high striking output of 4.04 significant strikes landed per minute at 60 percent accuracy, a combination that has made him one of the most discussed fighters in the sport.
The signing follows earlier reports that a deal with the RAF was in the works and comes amid a public challenge from fellow UFC contender Bo Nickal, though no details about that situation were included in the announcement.
Why it matters
- Chimaev's move into professional wrestling adds another dimension to his competitive profile outside of MMA.
- As the top-ranked UFC middleweight, any extended absence or injury risk from outside competition could have implications for the division's title picture.
- The RAF's public question about potential opponents suggests Chimaev's debut matchup has not yet been determined, leaving significant uncertainty around the venture.
