Khamzat Chimaev Faces Weigh-In Controversy

Khamzat Chimaev's UFC 328 weigh-in has sparked controversy, with Dana White defending him against claims he didn't make weight.

The Chechen fighter looked drained and wobbly as he stepped on the scale, with the commission worker calling out 185 pounds.

But challenger Sean Strickland claimed Chimaev was heavy on the backstage scale.

Dana White waved off the controversy, saying the New Jersey State Athletic Commission oversees the weigh-ins.

He asked why the commission would let Chimaev not make weight, given they are one of the toughest in the country.

The controversy has raised questions about regulatory capture, with the commission potentially giving Chimaev a quarter pound allowance.

Chimaev's weigh-in was not handled properly, as the bar never stopped moving.

And this ultimately cost him his title, as Sean Strickland edged him on the scorecards.

The UFC 328 post-fight presser saw Strickland claim Chimaev's camp said 'F--k!' and dragged him up because he was running out of time.

Dana White shrugged when asked why the commission still uses old-style mechanical beam scales.

He suggested calling the New Jersey Athletic Commission on Monday morning to ask about it.

Khamzat Chimaev's massive weight cut did indeed end up costing him his title in the end.

The New Jersey State Athletic Commission's decision has been questioned, given they make a lot of money when the UFC comes to town.

This isn't the first time a popular champ has been accused of getting help making weight from a pliant commission.

As of UFC 328, Chimaev's title reign has come to an end, with Strickland taking the middleweight title via split decision.

But the controversy surrounding Chimaev's weigh-in will likely continue to be debated.

Dana White's defense of Chimaev has done little to quell the speculation, with many still questioning the legitimacy of the weigh-in.

The incident has highlighted the need for greater transparency in the weigh-in process, to prevent similar controversies in the future.

And it remains to be seen how this will affect Chimaev's future fights, given the controversy surrounding his weigh-in.