Khamzat Chimaev struggled to make weight before his title loss at UFC 328.
He lost to Sean Strickland by split decision last month at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.
What happened?
T.J. Dillashaw revealed that Chimaev was throwing up green bile and "on the verge of death" trying to make the weight.
Chimaev successfully hit the 185-pound mark, but his performance suffered.
Why it matters for Khamzat Chimaev
Arman Tsarukyan said of Chimaev on "The Ariel Helwani Show," "He just needs to adjust a couple of things to come lighter on the last day.
Instead of like cutting 15 pounds, he got to be 10 pounds."
What comes next?
Tsarukyan debunked the notion that Chimaev was overtrained by coach Sam Calavitta.
Chimaev's last training in the garage was like 15 minutes, according to Tsarukyan.
Chimaev's weight cut issues have been a topic of discussion, with many wondering if he can still make 185 pounds.
Tsarukyan believes that with adjustments, Chimaev can make the weight.
The UFC middleweight title loss to Strickland was a significant setback for Chimaev.
He will need to regroup and refocus if he wants to regain the title.
Chimaev's performance at UFC 328 was affected by his weight cut issues.
He appeared to have an adrenaline dump in Round 2, which hurt his chances of winning.
Tsarukyan's comments suggest that Chimaev's weight cut issues are not insurmountable.
With the right adjustments, Chimaev can make 185 pounds and compete at a high level.
The question now is what's next for Chimaev.
Will he be able to make the necessary adjustments to his weight cut routine and regain the title?
Chimaev's fans will be watching closely to see how he responds to this setback.
He has the talent and skill to compete at the highest level, but he needs to get his weight cut issues under control.
The UFC 328 loss was a tough pill to swallow for Chimaev.
But with the right mindset and adjustments, he can bounce back and regain the title.
Tsarukyan's comments offer a glimmer of hope for Chimaev's fans.
Maybe, just maybe, Chimaev can make the necessary adjustments and get back on track.
Only time will tell if Chimaev can overcome his weight cut issues.
But one thing is certain - he has the talent and skill to compete at the highest level.
Chimaev's journey to regain the title will be closely watched.
He has the potential to be a dominant force in the UFC, but he needs to get his weight cut issues under control.
The road ahead will be tough for Chimaev.
But with the right mindset and adjustments, he can overcome his weight cut issues and regain the title.
Chimaev's fans will be cheering him on every step of the way.
He has the talent and skill to compete at the highest level, and with the right adjustments, he can achieve greatness.
The future is uncertain for Chimaev.
But one thing is certain - he has the potential to be a dominant force in the UFC.