Khamzat Chimaev's brother revealed severe complications during the UFC 328 weight cut, with Chimaev's body refusing to cooperate when 1.2 kg remained. A doctor was called, but the team ultimately decided to continue cutting the weight despite concerns. According to his brother, the fight should have been canceled given Chimaev's condition. The weight cut difficulties stemmed from accepting the Strickland fight on short notice after originally preparing to face Jiri Prochazka at 205 lbs, forcing Chimaev to cut from 105 kg to 84 kg. Chimaev has now requested a rematch with Sean Strickland for the Abu Dhabi event scheduled for autumn.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026
