The RAF wrestling league has officially announced the signing of Khamzat Chimaev to compete in their organization. No specific details about fight dates, opponents, or weight class were provided in the announcement. This marks Chimaev's entry into competitive wrestling alongside his MMA career. The signing was reported as breaking news. Additional context about the terms or duration of the contract is not available in the post.
The RAF wrestling league has officially announced the signing of Khamzat "Borz" Chimaev, adding the elite UFC middleweight contender to their roster. No fight dates, opponents, or weight class details were included in the announcement, and no terms or duration of the contract were disclosed.
Chimaev, 32, is one of the most dominant figures in the UFC's middleweight division. Representing the United Arab Emirates and training out of Allstars Training Center in Stockholm, he carries a professional MMA record of 15-1-0 and holds the number one ranking at middleweight, as well as a top-ten pound-for-pound position at number ten. His grappling credentials are well established inside the cage, where he averages 5.29 takedowns per 15 minutes alongside a striking accuracy of 60 percent and 4.04 significant strikes landed per minute — numbers that reflect a fighter equally dangerous on the feet and on the mat.
The signing marks Chimaev's formal entry into competitive wrestling as a pursuit alongside his MMA career, a move that underscores the breadth of his grappling background. At six-foot-two with a 75-inch reach, he brings an imposing physical profile to any competitive setting.
Why it matters
- Chimaev is the UFC's top-ranked middleweight, making this a high-profile addition for the RAF wrestling league.
- The signing adds a legitimate elite-level grappler whose takedown volume and submission activity are among the highest in his division.
- No details on scheduling or competition format have been released, leaving the practical scope of his wrestling commitments unclear.
- How the arrangement interacts with his UFC commitments remains an open question given the absence of contract specifics.
