Hamzat Chimaev successfully made weight for his UFC 328 middleweight title fight, though it was visibly challenging for the fighter. The post notes that the weight cut appeared to be a difficult process for Chimaev, who will face Sean Strickland for the championship. The announcement directs followers to additional content channels for those experiencing loading issues with the primary platform. No specific weight figure was mentioned in this particular update. The successful weigh-in ensures the title fight proceeds as scheduled.
Hamzat Chimaev came in at the middleweight limit ahead of UFC 328, clearing the scale for his championship bout against Sean Strickland, though the process appeared to take a visible toll on the Russian-Swedish contender at Friday's weigh-ins.
The successful weigh-in confirms the middleweight title fight will proceed as scheduled when UFC 328 takes place on May 9, 2026. While no specific weight figure was reported in the official update, Chimaev's clearance removes what had been an area of scrutiny heading into the event, given the apparent difficulty of the cut.
Why it matters
- A failed or compromised weight cut at this level would have stripped the fight of its championship status, so confirmation that the bout proceeds as a title fight carries significant stakes for the division.
- The visible struggle at the scale raises questions about Chimaev's condition heading into fight night and how the cut may affect his performance.
- With the middleweight title on the line, both fighters and their camps will have been monitoring the weigh-in process closely as a potential tactical factor.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
