Dillashaw reveals Chimaev was 'on brink of death' during weight cut for Strickland

T.J. Dillashaw revealed details of Khamzat Chimaev's troubled weight cut before his fight with Sean Strickland. Dillashaw spoke with Sam Calavitta, who disclosed that Chimaev's team disregarded key protocol, including proper water intake—Chimaev consumed only one-quarter of the recommended amount and cut four times more weight than planned in a single session. Chimaev, who has only half a thyroid gland, was vomiting green bile and reportedly offered to forfeit one million dollars to Strickland rather than continue. Despite the ordeal, Chimaev made weight and went the distance with Strickland.