Chimaev struggled with weight cut ahead of UFC 328, team requests Strickland rematch

Hamzat Chimaev's brother revealed that Chimaev experienced serious complications during his weight cut for UFC 328, with his body shutting down when he had 1.2 kg remaining to lose. Medical staff were called in, but the decision was made to continue cutting weight despite concerns the fight should have been canceled. According to his brother, the weight cut severely impacted Chimaev's performance in the fight, as his body never fully recovered. Chimaev has now requested a rematch with Sean Strickland, proposing it take place in Abu Dhabi this October.