Khamzat Chimaev's brother reveals weight cut issues before Strickland loss

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.