Khamzat Chimaev officially made weight for UFC 328, though the process was visibly difficult. The post confirms Chimaev hit the required middleweight limit but notes it was clearly not easy for him. Video footage was shared showing Chimaev on the scales. The channel also provided alternative viewing links for those experiencing loading issues. Details about his exact weight or the weigh-in ceremony are limited in the original post.
Khamzat Chimaev stepped on the scales ahead of UFC 328 and made the middleweight limit, though the process appeared visibly taxing for the Allstars Training Center standout, who weighed in on May 8 ahead of the card scheduled for May 9.
Chimaev, known as "Borz," enters the event as the number-one ranked middleweight contender and sits at number ten in the pound-for-pound rankings. The 32-year-old, who competes out of the United Arab Emirates, carries a professional record of 15-1 and has built a reputation as one of the most complete fighters in the sport. Standing six-foot-two with a 75-inch reach and fighting out of an orthodox stance, he is a physically imposing presence at 185 pounds. His statistical profile underlines that physicality — he lands 4.04 significant strikes per minute at a striking accuracy of 60 percent, and his takedown rate of 5.29 per 15 minutes ranks among the highest in the division.
Why it matters
- Chimaev's visible difficulty making middleweight raises questions about his long-term future in the 185-pound division.
- As the division's top-ranked contender and a top-ten pound-for-pound fighter, how he performs after a hard cut carries significant divisional implications.
- His elite grappling and high-volume striking make him a matchup problem for anyone on the roster, but weight drainage can affect both attributes.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
