Chimaev nearly died during weight cut for Strickland fight, details emerge

TJ Dillashaw revealed shocking details about Khamzat Chimaev's weight cut for the Strickland fight after speaking with nutritionist Sam Calavitta. Chimaev drank only one-quarter of the required water, was vomiting green bile, and came close to death during the cut. Complications arose because Chimaev has only half a thyroid gland, slowing his metabolism significantly. Calavitta was not in charge of the final weight-cut phase, which was handled by someone else who executed it improperly. Despite the ordeal, Chimaev still performed strongly in the fight.