Overview
- Namo Fazil says he was confronted and physically accosted by a group of Chechens during DWCS fight week while cutting weight and has named individuals linked to Khamzat Chimaev’s camp.
- UFC president Dana White told reporters at the UFC Sacramento post-fight press conference on Saturday that the promotion addressed the matter privately and declined to give details or announce public discipline.
- Baisangur Susurkaev has denied involvement and publicly mocked Fazil’s claim, while Khamzat Chimaev posted social-media comments urging disputes be settled privately and warning of consequences for insults.
- Fazil lost his Contender Series bout to Kaik Brito by third-round knockout and says the alleged confrontation disrupted his weight cut and preparation and escalated into a scuffle that drew police attention.
- The limited public information leaves questions about independent verification, formal UFC discipline, and event security procedures, and observers should watch for any police findings or a public statement from the promotion.