‘He Didn’t Wanna Finish The Cut’
Khamzat Chimaev faced a challenging fight at UFC 328, losing a split-decision to Sean Strickland. His performance was impacted by a difficult weight cut, which left him fatigued during the match. The situation raises questions about his future weight class and potential rematches.
- ▪Khamzat Chimaev lost to Sean Strickland in a split-decision at UFC 328.
- ▪Chimaev struggled with a drastic weight cut, starting his camp 46 pounds over the Middleweight limit.
- ▪He had to cut 13 pounds on the last day, feeling weak and lacking energy.
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