Chimaev weight cut nearly fatal, thyroid condition worsened issues

Details have emerged about Khamzat Chimaev's disastrous weight cut before his bout with Sean Strickland. T.J. Dillashaw revealed Chimaev consumed only one-quarter of his required water intake and vomited green bile. The situation was compounded by Chimaev having only half a functioning thyroid gland, which slows his metabolism significantly. Chimaev reportedly considered withdrawing and paying Strickland one million dollars before ultimately making weight.