UFC 308 weigh-ins: Khamzat Chimaev beats the buzzer to make weight for the co-main event

ABU DHABI – Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev is one step closer to ultimate success after both made weight ahead of the co-main event of UFC 308 on Friday.

After undefeated sensation Chimaev (26-7 MMA, 22-7 UFC) pulled out of the original June date, all signs point to him returning to the octagon for his match against former champion Whittaker (26-7 ) reached the middleweight mark MMA, 17-5 UFC) at the official weigh-in at the UFC host hotel ahead of Saturday's event, which takes place at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island (ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPN+).

Whittaker stepped on the scale at 185.5 pounds, while Chimaev was listed at 186 pounds for the five-round showdown that could serve as a title eliminator for the expected championship rematch between Dricus Du Plessis and Sean Strickland.

Check out the video above to see Whittaker and Chimaev make weight for the UFC 308 co-headliner.

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