What is Khamzats Chimaev nickname?

Khamzat Chimaev will face off against Li Jingliang at UFC 267 on Saturday. The tournament will take place in Abu Dhabi, where Chimaev made his debut last summer.

Li Jingliang recently defeated Santiago Ponzinibbio via knockout. He is considered the underdog in his second fight of the year. However, the Chinese star seemed upbeat about the approaching fight. Jingliang stated during the UFC 267 media day.

What is Khamzats Chimaev nickname?

Khamzat Chimaev’s nickname, ‘Borz,’ translates to the wolf in Chechen, which is a vicious animal that rules its territory ferociously. The wolf is also the Chechen national animal, where Chimaev was born.

‘Borz’ debuted in the UFC octagon in 2020. At UFC Fight Island 1, he defeated John Phillips by submission. He also received a Performance of the Night bonus for his triumph.

Chimaev then went on to win two straight matches against Rhys McKee and Gerald Meerschaert. His outstanding efforts won him two additional $50,000 incentives.