Khamzat Chimaev was the final fighter to step on the scale at UFC 328 weigh-ins. In total, he cut 21 kilograms (approximately 46 pounds) to make weight for his middleweight bout. The late arrival and significant weight cut highlight the physical demands Chimaev faced in preparation for the fight. This weight reduction represents a substantial portion of his walking weight. Chimaev successfully made the middleweight limit despite being the last to weigh in.
Khamzat Chimaev was the last fighter to step on the scale at UFC 328 weigh-ins on May 8, cutting a total of 21 kilograms — approximately 46 pounds — to make the middleweight limit ahead of his bout the following evening.
Chimaev, known as "Borz," enters UFC 328 as the No. 1-ranked middleweight and sits at No. 10 in the pound-for-pound standings. The 32-year-old, who represents the United Arab Emirates and trains out of Allstars Training Center in Sweden, carries a 15-1-0 professional record. Standing six-foot-two with a 75-inch reach, he has built his reputation on suffocating pressure and elite grappling, averaging 5.29 takedowns per 15 minutes while posting a striking accuracy of 60 percent and landing 4.04 significant strikes per minute. Despite arriving last to the venue, he successfully hit the middleweight mark.
Why it matters
- A 21-kilogram cut is an extraordinary physical undertaking at any level of competition, and doing so as the final fighter to weigh in adds a layer of logistical drama heading into fight night.
- Chimaev is the division's top-ranked contender, meaning the outcome of his middleweight bout carries direct title implications.
- His combination of high-volume striking and elite takedown output makes weight and conditioning particularly relevant — a grueling cut can affect performance inside the octagon.
- The late weigh-in appearance will draw scrutiny around whether Chimaev's long-term future at middleweight remains viable given the scale of the cut.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
