UFC rising star Khamzat Chimaev is ranked No. 3 in the welterweight division, but failed to make weight at UFC 279 forcing a last-minute reshuffling of the fight card. The undefeated Chimaev (12-0) has fought as a middleweight inside the octagon. In his two official middleweight bouts, Chimaev earned ‘Performance of the Night’ bonuses. He was scheduled to face Nate Diaz in the UFC 279 main event, but tipped the scales 7.5 pounds over the allotted welterweight limit.
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Dana White says Khamzat Chimaev needs to pick a weight class – MMA Weekly