Dustin Poirier has alleged that Khamzat Chimaev's weigh-in was not conducted correctly. Speaking on Ariel Helwani's podcast, Poirier claimed that as soon as Chimaev stepped on the scale, officials immediately announced 185 pounds without allowing the scale to balance. Poirier emphasized that the scales used were hanging scales that require time to stabilize before an accurate reading can be confirmed. The accusation raises questions about the legitimacy of Chimaev's official weigh-in. Neither UFC officials nor Chimaev's team have publicly responded to Poirier's claims. This statement adds controversy to Chimaev's upcoming fight.
Dustin Poirier has publicly alleged that Khamzat Chimaev's official weigh-in was improperly conducted, raising questions about whether the unbeaten middleweight contender legitimately hit the 185-pound limit ahead of his upcoming bout.
Speaking on Ariel Helwani's podcast, Poirier claimed that officials called out 185 pounds the moment Chimaev stepped onto the scale, without waiting for the reading to stabilize. Poirier was specific about the equipment involved, noting that the hanging scales used at the weigh-in require time to settle before a reliable measurement can be confirmed. Neither UFC officials nor Chimaev's team have publicly addressed the accusation.
Poirier, 37, is a 30-10 veteran fighting out of American Top Team and one of the most decorated fighters of his generation. The Louisiana native stands five-foot-nine with a 72-inch reach and fights as a southpaw, averaging 5.24 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy across his career.
Chimaev, 30 years old and representing the United Arab Emirates, carries a 15-1 record and holds the number-one ranking in the middleweight division, placing him tenth in the pound-for-pound standings. The Allstars Training Center product is six-foot-two with a 75-inch reach and has built his reputation on an elite wrestling base, averaging 5.29 takedowns per 15 minutes alongside 60 percent striking accuracy.
Why it matters
- A legitimate weight-miss question, if substantiated, could affect the credibility of Chimaev's upcoming fight result and any future title implications.
- Chimaev's number-one middleweight ranking means any controversy surrounding his bouts carries direct title-picture consequences.
- The absence of any official response from the UFC or Chimaev's camp leaves Poirier's account uncontested in the public record for now.
