Khamzat Khizarovich Chimaev, is a Russian-born Swedish professional mixed martial artist and freestyle wrestler who competes in the welterweight and middleweight divisions of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He formerly competed in Brave Combat Federation.
khamzat chimaev: Vs li jingliang full fight| What weight class is
Vs li jingliang full fight:
Watch Khamzat Chimaev vs. Li Jingliang full fight video highlights from their clash at UFC 267, courtesy of UFC and other outlets.
Orthodox stance for both men and Chimaev shoots a double-leg almost immediately. Li blocks for a moment but Chimaev ducks under to the back and then just big-brothers Li into the air, carries him to the corner and dumps him, all while talking to Dana White. This dude is style, that’s for damn sure.
Li gets to his knees against the fence but Chimaev is staying on him. Chimaev has one hook and they are now in a hand fight for position. Li not giving up anything easily but Chimaev is able to get overtop him for a second and smack Li with some left hands. This allows Chimaev to pull Li off the fence for a moment and then slide to the back.
What weight class is:
| Khamzat Chimaev | |
|---|---|
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb) |
| Division | Welterweight Middleweight |
| Reach | 75 in (190 cm) |
| Style | Wrestling |
Khamzat Chimaev has reportedly turned down two opportunities to fight Luke Rockhold as he wants to stay at welterweight.
UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping recently named the ideal weight class for Chimaev to compete in while discussing the Luke Rockhold match-up.
According to Michael Bisping, Khamzat Chimaev should fight at 170 pounds as he is not big enough for the middleweight division.
While Bisping admitted that a matchup between Chimaev and Rockhold would be exciting to watch, he also believes that it didn’t make sense.
