Khamzat Chimaev's brother disclosed that Chimaev experienced severe weight cut problems before his UFC 328 fight with Sean Strickland. With 1.2 kg remaining to lose, Chimaev's body shut down and a doctor was called, though the team eventually decided to continue cutting weight. The brother believes the fight should have been cancelled due to these health concerns. After the weigh-in, Chimaev only regained 5-6 kg before the fight, which may have contributed to his poor performance. Chimaev has now requested a rematch with Strickland for October in Abu Dhabi.
