The Real Akhmat Fight (RAF) league officially announced the signing of Khamzat Chimaev to their organization. This represents a significant addition to RAF's roster, bringing in one of MMA's most talked-about fighters. No specific details about the contract terms, debut date, or opponent were provided in the brief announcement. The signing marks Chimaev's formal entry into the wrestling-focused combat sports promotion. Further information about his role and schedule with RAF is expected to follow.
The Real Akhmat Fight league has officially announced the signing of Khamzat Chimaev, confirming the welterweight and middleweight star's move to the Russian-based wrestling promotion. No contract terms, debut date, or opponent were revealed in the announcement, with further details expected at a later stage.
Chimaev, known by his nickname "Borz," enters RAF as one of the most decorated free agents in MMA. The 32-year-old, who represents the United Arab Emirates and trains out of Allstars Training Center in Sweden, carries a professional record of 15 wins and one loss. He currently holds the number one ranking in the middleweight division and sits tenth in the pound-for-pound standings, underscoring his elite status in the sport. Standing six-foot-two with a 75-inch reach, Chimaev is a physically imposing Orthodox-stance fighter who blends high-volume striking with dominant grappling. He lands 4.04 significant strikes per minute at a striking accuracy rate of 60 percent, while also averaging an exceptional 5.29 takedowns per 15 minutes — figures that reflect just how complete a fighter he has become.
Why it matters
- Chimaev is the top-ranked middleweight in MMA, making his addition a statement signing for RAF's credibility
- RAF is a wrestling-focused promotion, and Chimaev's takedown volume of 5.29 per 15 minutes fits the organization's stylistic identity
- With no opponent or debut date announced, the divisional and competitive implications remain unclear pending further details from the promotion
- His pound-for-pound ranking of tenth signals that RAF has landed a fighter still considered among the best active competitors in the sport
