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Breaking: UFC 279 Main Event in Doubt With Khamzat Chimaev Being Overweight, UFC Forced to Undergo Backup Plan

Lewis Simpson by Lewis Simpson
9 September 2022
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Breaking: UFC 279 Main Event in Doubt With Khamzat Chimaev Being Overweight, UFC Forced to Undergo Backup Plan

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - APRIL 09: Khamzat Chimaev of Russia prepares for his welterweight fight against Gilbert Burns of Brazil during the UFC 273 event at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on April 09, 2022 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

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There is never a dull day in the sport of MMA. Tomorrow’s UFC 279 main event is in serious doubt.

The UFC weigh-in show revealed that Khamzat Chimaev was struggling to make weight.

Ariel Helwani reported that Chimaev was in-fact eight to ten pounds over the limit.

Ariel Helwani Drops UFC 279 News

I’m told Khamzat Chimaev is currently in the range of 8-10 pounds off.

Options being discussed. Developing.

We are live: https://t.co/RLrnbffZh0

— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) September 9, 2022

Kevin Holland, who also competes on the same card, and has had a run in with Chimaev was quick to throw shade at the All Starts athlete.

Professionals make weight. 🖕 https://t.co/l6YemTi5Fi

— Kevin Holland (@Trailblaze2top) September 9, 2022

“Professionals make weight.” Holland Tweeted

The story is still developing, so stay tuned for the latest.


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