Khamzat Chimaev nearly died during weight cut for Strickland fight, reveals TJ Dillashaw

TJ Dillashaw disclosed shocking details about Khamzat Chimaev's weight cut before his fight with Sean Strickland, based on a conversation with nutritionist Sam Calavitta. Chimaev drank only one-quarter of the required water, vomited green bile, and was on the verge of death. The situation was complicated by Chimaev having only half a thyroid gland. Chimaev's team hired someone other than Calavitta for the final weight cut phase, who improperly managed the process. Despite the ordeal, Chimaev initially weighed in 16 pounds over the limit but ultimately made weight and competed.