How Much is Khamzat Chimaev Net Worth in 2025?
As of 2025, Khamzat Chimaev's estimated net worth is $4million. (Yeah, with six zeros and considering the mad pace of his UFC rise, it's hardly surprising).
Behind those brutal fights where he manhandles opponents with seemingly superhuman strength is, naturally, a pretty hefty bank account. Most of that cash comes from fight purses some of which are now eclipsing $1.8 million a night as well as a growing squad of sponsors (Smilodox, Superz Budapest, YoFleet, Pain Pen, Dragon Energy… yes, “Pain Pen” is actually a thing).
Mixed martial arts, for all its blood, sweat, and drama, really can pay off at least, if your name is Khamzat Chimaev.
Who is Khamzat Chimaev?
Khamzat Chimaev is, simply put, a force of nature. Born in Chechnya, Russia, in 1994, he grew up in a world where wrestling mats and mountains seemed to outnumber toys.
By the age of five, he was already experimenting with grappling for fun and maybe for survival, given Chechnya’s reputation for toughening anyone who grows up there.
Eventually, his family moved to Sweden, searching for a calmer life and better opportunities. It turned out to be the perfect place for Khamzat to sharpen his wrestling and, later, his mixed martial arts skills.
Three-time Swedish national wrestling champ, winner of golds at various tournaments, an immigrant outworking everyone yeah, his backstory almost feels made for a Netflix doc.
By 2020, the wider world began to notice as Chimaev appeared in the UFC and started bulldozing through competition, often fighting twice within ten days.
I distinctly remember fans calling him “the real cheat code” and Dana White just grinning like he’d struck oil.
Khamzat Chimaev Career Earnings
Let’s get to the numbers, because, honestly, they’re kind of fun (and eye-popping). The rapid climb in Chimaev’s career earnings feels like the MMA version of a Silicon Valley tech IPO every year, he seems to double his take-home.
Here’s a sample of how his UFC paydays have played out:
- First UFC fights (2020): Around $86,000–$115,000 per bout.
- Fights against Li Jingliang and Gerald Meerschaert: Bumped up to around $150,000–$200,000.
- Versus Kevin Holland at UFC 279: Just over $1 million. Honestly, this was the “Oh, wow” moment for many fans.
- Versus Kamaru Usman at UFC 294: Estimated $2.35 million (base pay, bonuses, pay-per-view, the works).
- Defeating Robert Whittaker at UFC 308: About $1.05 million.
And then UFC 319 against Dricus Du Plessis in 2025? Reports say Chimaev banked anywhere from $1.8–$2 million for that one. Not bad for an evening’s work, even if it includes a few black eyes.
Sprinkle in bonuses often $50,000 Performance of the Night checks and compliance pay (he got $32,000 just for fulfilling promotional duties at UFC 319), and it’s clear why “Borz” can afford his collection of fancy cars (Cadillac Escalade, Mercedes AMGG63, Ferrari California) and more than a few fine nights out.
It’s also worth noting that endorsements and entrepreneurial bits like investing his Burns-fight bonus into a sports blockchain platform, or signing a 10-year contract with Royaltiz are stacking on extra income, showing that Chimaev’s fight game isn’t just in the cage.
Khamzat Chimaev Early Life
Khamzat Chimaev’s early life probably wasn’t easy, but it was formative in all the right (and tough) ways. He was born in Chechnya, a republic where life has never been particularly soft, especially in the '90s.
Even as a kid, Khamzat showed you can take a child out of Chechnya, but you can’t take the fighter out of the child.
His family landed in Sweden when he was a teen. Language barriers? Sure. Tough adjustment? Undoubtedly. But being a natural athlete and stubborn Chimaev found wrestling as both a passion and an escape.
Quickly, local coaches noticed this “quiet, soft-spoken but ridiculously intense” kid was something special.
