In freestyle wrestling, Chimaev is a three-time Swedish National champion. As of 21 November 2024, he is #9 in the UFC middleweight rankings.

Usman is also The Ultimate Fighter 21 tournament winner. As of November 14, 2024, he is #1 in the UFC men's welterweight rankings, and as of November 21, 2024, he is #14 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings.