sport news Sean O'Malley doubts Khamzat Chimaev future at welterweight after botched cut trends now
sport news Sean O'Malley doubts Khamzat Chimaev future at welterweight after botched cut trends now
'I don't even know if UFC will book him at 170-pounds': Sean O'Malley doubts Khamzat Chimaev's welterweight future after botched cut but questions whether undefeated star wants to clash with 'big boys' in division above Khamzat Chimaev almost scuppered UFC 279 when he missed weight Botched cut led to doctors telling him to stop and fights were reshuffled It has led many to question whether he can still compete at welterweight Sean O'Malley said: 'I don't even know if UFC will book him at 170'
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Sean O'Malley doubts that the UFC will sanction another fight for Khamzat Chimaev at welterweight again after his botched weight cut threw UFC 279 into disarray.
Chimaev ended up tipping the scales more than seven pounds over the limit, leading to his fight with Nate Diaz being changed at the 11th hour.
Instead, he dismantled Kevin Holland in a catchweight bout, and despite his incredible unbeaten run in the UFC, there are major doubts he can compete at welterweight anymore.
Khamzat Chimaev missed weight at UFC 279 and ended up beating Kevin Holland on a card reshuffled following his mishap
