Khamzat Chimaev’s brother claims fighter’s body ‘shut down’ during UFC 328 weight cut, wants rematch

Khamzat Chimaev suffered a split decision loss to Sean Strickland in the main event of UFC 328 on May 10, 2026, dropping the UFC middleweight title in his first title defense. Chimaev's brother has claimed the fighter's body 'shut down' during the weight cut ahead of the bout, suggesting he was not at his best going into the fight. The team is now targeting a rematch against Strickland following the defeat, which ended Chimaev's previously undefeated record.