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Arman Tsarukyan reveals Khamzat Chimaev almost quit before UFC 328 weigh-ins: 'He didn't want to finish the cut'
Khamzat Chimaev could have been a no-show at UFC 328
Ronda Rousey has been very vocal about fighter pay since her bout against Gina Carano was announced. And during this time, ‘The Arm Collector’ has repeatedly criticized the UFC for paying its fighters egregiously low amounts.
Chimaev (15-1 MMA, 9-1 UFC) was a big favorite when he lost his middleweight title to Sean Strickland by split decision in Saturday's UFC 328 headliner at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. After controlling Strickland (31-7 MMA,
Khamzat Chimaev is set to try and get back on track in a different sport next month. The former UFC middleweight champion is coming off his first loss in MMA, having been beaten by Sean Strickland at UFC 328.
Weight change theory: Joe Rogan linked Chimaev’s UFC 328 loss to a scrapped plan to fight at 205 pounds, which may have complicated his middleweight title defense preparation. Severe weight cut: Chimaev cut about 46 pounds to make the 185-pound limit ...