Khamzat Chimaev’s influence is reaching new heights.
During Brave CF 71 in Bahrain, rising welterweight contender Khamzat Maaev, who shares Chimaev’s moniker “Borz” and hails from a Chechnyan background, delivered a remarkable 41-second knockout against Elie Farah in his debut for Brave CF, solidifying his professional record at 4-0.
Witness the swift finish in this video.
Afterward, Maaev expressed his aspirations to not only share a name with the undefeated Chimaev but also to follow in his footsteps, or perhaps even surpass him, in terms of accomplishments. Chimaev is currently a celebrated figure in the UFC.
When asked about Chimaev in his post-fight interview, Maaev confidently stated through a translator, “I aim to match or exceed his level.”
Before Maaev’s debut, both the fighter and Brave CF emphasized the similarities between Maaev and Chimaev, even releasing a video showcasing their impressive finishing skills. Maaev has already sealed all four of his professional victories by way of knockout or submission.
Brave CF also promoted Maaev’s debut extensively on social media, highlighting the striking resemblance between Maaev and Chimaev in an image (note that “Borz” translates to “wolf” in Chechen), further emphasizing their connection.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about MMA prospect
Who is Khamzat Maaev?
Khamzat Maaev is a welterweight MMA prospect of Chechnyan heritage who recently made his professional debut in Brave CF 71. He shares the nickname “Borz” with Khamzat Chimaev and aims to emulate or surpass Chimaev’s successful career.
What was Khamzat Maaev’s performance in Brave CF 71?
In his debut for Brave CF, Khamzat Maaev showcased his skills by scoring an impressive 41-second knockout against Elie Farah. This victory improved his professional record to 4-0, with all four wins ending via knockout or submission.
How does Khamzat Maaev relate to Khamzat Chimaev?
Khamzat Maaev shares the nickname “Borz” with Khamzat Chimaev and hails from a Chechnyan background, much like Chimaev. Maaev aims to follow in Chimaev’s footsteps and have a similar or even greater level of success in the MMA world.
What are the aspirations of Khamzat Maaev?
Khamzat Maaev expressed his desire to match or surpass Khamzat Chimaev’s accomplishments. Chimaev is currently a prominent figure in the UFC, and Maaev aims to achieve a similar level of success, if not exceed it, in his MMA career.
How was Khamzat Maaev’s debut promoted?
Ahead of his debut, Brave CF and Khamzat Maaev capitalized on the similarities between Maaev and Chimaev, highlighting their finishing abilities. Brave CF also shared an image on social media emphasizing the resemblance between the two fighters, using “Borz,” which translates to “wolf” in Chechen, as a common symbol.
More about MMA prospect
- Brave CF 71: Link to the event coverage or official website
- Khamzat Chimaev UFC Profile: Link to Chimaev’s UFC profile
- Khamzat Maaev’s Brave CF Debut: Link to news article or video coverage
- Khamzat Maaev’s Social Media: Link to Maaev’s official social media account
3 comments
Khamzat Maaev wants to be even bettr than Khamzat Chimaev? ambitious guy! can’t wait to see him rise through da ranks. MMA world is in for a treat. #NextGenChamp
wow, Khamzat Maaev did gr8 in Brave CF 71! dat 41-sec knockout was insane! he gonna b da next big thing in MMA. #BorzPower
Khamzat Maaev is gonna make waves, just like Khamzat Chimaev did! he got dat knockout power and Chechnyan heritage. Exciting times in welterweight division! #MMAProspect