The weigh-in for Khamzat Chimaev’s upcoming UFC middleweight title defense has ignited widespread skepticism within the mixed martial arts community.
“Borz” is slated to defend his middleweight championship against former titleholder Sean Strickland in the main event of UFC 328 this weekend. The event is scheduled to take place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
On Friday morning, both fighters successfully met the 185-pound middleweight limit during the official UFC 328 weigh-ins. While Strickland made weight without issue, Khamzat Chimaev was the last fighter on the card to step onto the scale. Despite making the championship weight, Chimaev appeared visibly depleted and emotionally exhausted throughout the entire weighing process.
Following the weigh-ins, lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan revealed that Chimaev underwent an extremely challenging weight cut in preparation for UFC 328. Tsarukyan stated that “Borz” reportedly had to lose a substantial 45 pounds during fight week to make the middleweight limit.
A significant controversy has since emerged online, with numerous fans and fighters questioning the validity of Khamzat Chimaev’s weigh-in. Allegations suggest that the New Jersey State Athletic Commission official announced “Borz” at 185 pounds while the scale still appeared to be in motion.
UFC Fighters Voice Doubts Over Khamzat Chimaev’s UFC 328 Weigh-In
Featherweight fighter Bryce Mitchell was among the first to publicly express his doubts regarding Chimaev’s UFC 328 weigh-in on social media, asserting that the reigning middleweight champion did not legitimately make the 185-pound limit. Mitchell went further, proposing that influential figures involved in the event were eager for Sean Strickland to lose and allegedly disregarded what he perceived as a clear weight miss.
“I know what it looks like when somebody makes that weight,” Mitchell stated. “They have to stand completely still. The little thingumabob on the scale, it has to balance. That dude didn’t make that weight. There’s no convincing me, bro… It’s all bullsh*t. Khamzat gets special treatment… he didn’t make that weight and I think Sean’s champ already.”
During the UFC 328 ceremonial weigh-ins, Strickland used his platform to criticize Chimaev, further accusing him of never legitimately making weight for their championship bout.
“I’ll be fu*king quick, you guys: This fu*king coward tried to fu*king kick me in the nuts like a fu*king p*ssy!” Strickland exclaimed. “You’re a fu*king punch b*tch! This fu*king b*tch didn’t even make weight, you cheating fu*k! Fu*k you, you son of a whore! B*tch!”
UFC veteran Dustin Poirier also weighed in on the controversy during an appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show. Poirier questioned whether Khamzat Chimaev had truly made weight, noting that the scale appeared to still be moving when the official announced 185 pounds.
“As soon as he steps on the scale, they say 185, it didn’t even have time to balance,” Poirier commented. “This is a hang scale. You have to let it balance to see if the guy is on.”
In addition to fighters, several prominent MMA analysts and personalities, including MMA Guru and The Weasle, have also voiced their skepticism regarding Khamzat Chimaev’s weigh-in. Many observers contend that the scale did not fully settle before the official result was declared.
English Translation:
The weigh-in for Khamzat Chimaev’s upcoming UFC middleweight title defense has ignited widespread skepticism within the mixed martial arts community.
“Borz” is slated to defend his middleweight championship against former titleholder Sean Strickland in the main event of UFC 328 this weekend. The event is scheduled to take place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
On Friday morning, both fighters successfully met the 185-pound middleweight limit during the official UFC 328 weigh-ins. While Strickland made weight without issue, Khamzat Chimaev was the last fighter on the card to step onto the scale. Despite making the championship weight, Chimaev appeared visibly depleted and emotionally exhausted throughout the entire weighing process.
Following the weigh-ins, lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan revealed that Chimaev underwent an extremely challenging weight cut in preparation for UFC 328. Tsarukyan stated that “Borz” reportedly had to lose a substantial 45 pounds during fight week to make the middleweight limit.
A significant controversy has since emerged online, with numerous fans and fighters questioning the validity of Khamzat Chimaev’s weigh-in. Allegations suggest that the New Jersey State Athletic Commission official announced “Borz” at 185 pounds while the scale still appeared to be in motion.
UFC Fighters Voice Doubts Over Khamzat Chimaev’s UFC 328 Weigh-In
Featherweight fighter Bryce Mitchell was among the first to publicly express his doubts regarding Chimaev’s UFC 328 weigh-in on social media, asserting that the reigning middleweight champion did not legitimately make the 185-pound limit. Mitchell went further, proposing that influential figures involved in the event were eager for Sean Strickland to lose and allegedly disregarded what he perceived as a clear weight miss.
“I know what it looks like when somebody makes that weight,” Mitchell stated. “They have to stand completely still. The little thingumabob on the scale, it has to balance. That dude didn’t make that weight. There’s no convincing me, bro… It’s all bullsh*t. Khamzat gets special treatment… he didn’t make that weight and I think Sean’s champ already.”
During the UFC 328 ceremonial weigh-ins, Strickland used his platform to criticize Chimaev, further accusing him of never legitimately making weight for their championship bout.
“I’ll be fu*king quick, you guys: This fu*king coward tried to fu*king kick me in the nuts like a fu*king p*ssy!” Strickland exclaimed. “You’re a fu*king punch b*tch! This fu*king b*tch didn’t even make weight, you cheating fu*k! Fu*k you, you son of a whore! B*tch!”
UFC veteran Dustin Poirier also weighed in on the controversy during an appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show. Poirier questioned whether Khamzat Chimaev had truly made weight, noting that the scale appeared to still be moving when the official announced 185 pounds.
“As soon as he steps on the scale, they say 185, it didn’t even have time to balance,” Poirier commented. “This is a hang scale. You have to let it balance to see if the guy is on.”
In addition to fighters, several prominent MMA analysts and personalities, including MMA Guru and The Weasle, have also voiced their skepticism regarding Khamzat Chimaev’s weigh-in. Many observers contend that the scale did not fully settle before the official result was declared.