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Farah Hannoun

Andreas Michael details Khamzat Chimaev’s weight cut issues ahead of UFC 279: ‘His body was seizing up’

Andreas Michael says Khamzat Chimaev’s body shut down during his weight cut for UFC 279.

Chimaev (12-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC), who was scheduled to face Nate Diaz in this past Saturday’s headliner at T-Mobile Arena, came in 7.5 pounds over the welterweight limit. As a result, the fight card was shuffled and Chimaev fought Kevin Holland, instead. Diaz fought Tony Ferguson in the main event.

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