Khamzat Chimaev was the final fighter to step on the scales at the UFC 328 weigh-ins. The Chechen-Swedish fighter successfully cut a total of 21 kilograms (approximately 46 pounds) to make weight for his bout. The significant weight cut demonstrates the physical demands fighters face during fight week. No issues with making weight were reported in the brief announcement.
Khamzat Chimaev was the last fighter to step on the scales at the UFC 328 weigh-ins on May 8, successfully making weight after shedding 21 kilograms — roughly 46 pounds — ahead of his bout the following night.
Chimaev, known by his nickname "Borz," carries a 15-1-0 record and currently sits as the number-one ranked middleweight contender, with a spot at number ten on the pound-for-pound rankings. The 32-year-old, who represents the United Arab Emirates and trains out of Allstars Training Center in Sweden, stands six-foot-two with a 75-inch reach. His fighting style is defined by relentless aggression across all phases — he lands 4.04 significant strikes per minute at an exceptional 60 percent striking accuracy, while also averaging 5.29 takedowns per 15 minutes, making him one of the most complete fighters in the middleweight division.
The 21-kilogram cut is among the more demanding weight cuts seen in the sport at this level. No complications during the process were reported, and Chimaev cleared the scales without issue.
Why it matters
- Chimaev enters UFC 328 as the top-ranked middleweight, meaning the outcome carries major divisional title implications.
- A weight cut of this scale underlines the physical toll of fight week preparation, even for elite-level athletes.
- His combination of elite striking accuracy and high-volume wrestling makes him a uniquely dangerous opponent regardless of how a fight unfolds.
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