WATCH: Fans resurface video of Khamzat Chimaev’s ‘blatant towel grabbing’ in controversial weigh-ins

Fans resurface UFC welterweight star Khamzat Chimaev's controversial weigh-in at UFC 267 back in 2021.

WATCH: Fans resurface video of Khamzat Chimaev’s ‘blatant towel grabbing’ in controversial weigh-ins

Netizens recall Khamzat Chimaev's controvrsial UFC 267 weigh-in ( Image source: L/R- Getty Images )

Khamzat Chimaev had a controversial moment that netizens have now resurfaced on Twitter. The Chechen fighter faced a challenging situation during the UFC 267 weigh-ins when he struggled to meet the welterweight limit.

‘Borz,’ initially rested his arms on the towel during his first attempt, registering a weight of 171.5 pounds. This was slightly over the required 171 pounds. Given an hour to cut down the extra weight, Chimaev returned to the scales. This time leaning on the towel and surprisingly weighing in at 165 pounds.

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There were whispers of disbelief in the room as the UFC authorities conducting the weigh-in were plainly astonished by this sharp reduction in weight. When Chimaev was invited to make a third effort, things swiftly changed. He was told to lift his hands this time and keep them away from the towel. Thankfully, at 171 pounds, he was able to reach the welterweight limit.

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Fans expressed worries about the fairness of making weight in combat sports. They recollected a similar event with Daniel Cormier when he attempted a similar technique. This contentious weigh-in highlighted the debates around the technique and its effects on the competitors and the sport. Fans are still talking about the event on Twitter two years later.

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Netizens resurface Khamzat Chimaev’s controversial UFC 267 weigh-in

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Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 267 weigh in ( Image source: Getty Images )

The Internet never forgets. Netizens have brought up the controversial weigh-in of UFC 267, highlighting Chimaev’s antics. Here are some of the reactions from Twitter:

https://twitter.com/Yasartntj/status/1683863693610872832?s=20
https://twitter.com/KicknDaNut/status/1683952206796537856?s=20

Khamzat Chimaev has risen to one of the UFC’s big names. The 29-year-old freestyle wrestler is a three-time Swedish National champion.

With a professional record of 12 wins and no losses, Khamzat has made a stellar rise in the UFC with six consecutive wins. Chimaev will fight Paulo Costa this coming October at UFC 294. The two have been exchanging jabs online and fans will finally see the two settle their odds inside the octagon.

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