Khamzat Chimaev successfully made weight for his upcoming bout, though the process appeared challenging. The post notes that Chimaev cut approximately 21 kilograms total to reach the required weight limit. Video footage shared by the channel shows the weigh-in, with visible signs that the weight cut was not easy for the fighter. Chimaev was reportedly the last fighter to step on the scale. The successful weigh-in clears him to compete as scheduled. Additional content was duplicated on alternative platforms for those experiencing loading issues.
Khamzat Chimaev cleared the scales for his upcoming middleweight bout, completing what appeared to be a grueling weight cut to reach the division limit ahead of his scheduled appearance.
Chimaev, the No. 1-ranked middleweight and No. 10 pound-for-pound fighter in the world, reportedly shed approximately 21 kilograms to make weight — a cut that visibly took its toll. The 32-year-old, who competes out of the United Arab Emirates and trains at Allstars Training Center in Sweden, was the last fighter to step on the scale, with video footage of the weigh-in showing clear signs of strain. With the successful weigh-in confirmed, "Borz" is cleared to compete as scheduled.
The orthodox-stance fighter carries a 15-1-0 record and has established himself as one of the most complete threats in the middleweight division. Standing six-foot-two with a 75-inch reach, Chimaev brings elite output across all phases — landing 4.04 significant strikes per minute at a 60 percent accuracy rate, while also averaging an imposing 5.29 takedowns per 15 minutes and 1.8 submission attempts per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Chimaev's weight cut demands raise questions about his long-term future at 185 pounds, where he holds the No. 1 ranking
- A fighter of his pound-for-pound standing cutting 21 kilograms to make middleweight is a significant physical undertaking that could affect his performance on fight night
- His combination of high-volume striking and elite grappling makes him a divisional cornerstone, meaning his physical condition heading into any bout carries broad implications for the title picture
