Khamzat Chimaev Details Gifting His Mother a $1M Watch: “Family Comes First”

Inside the Octagon, UFC Middleweight Champion Khamzat Chimaev is revered as a ruthless, unstoppable force. Holding a 15-1 record in professional mixed martial arts, the Chechen-born superstar has systematically dismantled world-class competition with suffocating wrestling and relentless pressure, most notably dominating Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 319 to capture middleweight gold.

Outside the cage, however, the terrifying finisher shows a deeply compassionate side centered around one unwavering value: family.

Looking After Family Above All Else

For Chimaev, career success isn't measured strictly by championship belts or fight-night bonuses, but by his ability to care for those who supported him from the start. Opening up about taking care of his mother and aunts without a second thought, the 31-year-old made it clear that family requests always take top priority in his life. Whether it means buying real estate or dropping eye-watering sums on high-end luxury items, Chimaev makes sure his mother lives like royalty.

"I do a lot of things for my mom, for her sisters, my aunts," Chimaev explained. "She can call and ask anytime, 'Can you help with this?' I always help to make my mom happy. There are expensive things; my mom has a watch that is 1 million dollars, she has a nice house, she has everything."

That fierce devotion offers fans a rare glimpse into what truly motivates Chimaev when the Octagon door closes. Having overcome immense hardship during his early life in Chechnya before moving to Sweden, his meteoric rise to MMA superstardom has allowed him to completely alter his family's trajectory.

Today, with status and lucrative fight purses earned through his dominance inside the cage, Chimaev ensures his loved ones enjoy the absolute best life has to offer. While combat sports fans tune in to watch "Borz" maul opponents, his primary driver will always be keeping his mother smiling.