Controversy! UFC fighter claims Chimaev didn't make weight to fight Strickland.

Chimaev focused during training. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Bryce mitchell don't believe that Khamzat Shimaev has reached the middleweight limit (up to 83,9 kg) for his duel in UFC 328, scheduled for next Saturday (9). The Chechen faces Sean Strickland In the main event, and after much suspense, he was the last to step on the scale at the official weigh-in. However, even with the official confirmation from the officials, the controversial fighter remained unconvinced.

Published on 'X', Bryce mitchell He stated that he does not believe Chimaev's weigh-in, suggesting that the athlete received special treatment. In the American's view, the Chechen did not make weight and, therefore, Sean Strickland He should already be considered the champion.

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“That guy didn’t make weight. I’m not convinced, man… it’s all nonsense… He gets special treatment. He didn’t make weight and I think Sean is already the champion,” Mitchell said.

Mitchell also stated that there is an interest in preventing Strickland's victory, claiming that the fighter is difficult to control and demonstrates strong support for the United States.

"They don't want him to win because they can't control what he says, and he loves America," Mitchell concluded.

Check out the images of Khamzat Chimaev backstage at the UFC 328 weigh-in.

Khamzat Shimaev had no energy left to even talk to his team after making weight 👀🥺 #UFC328

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— FREAK.MMA (@FREAKMMA1) May 8, 2026

Borz is ready to retain 🏆@KChimaev weighs in at 185lbs to make the main event OFFICIAL!

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