Overview
- Sean Strickland beat Khamzat Chimaev by split decision for the middleweight title at UFC 328 on May 9, 2026.
- T.J. Dillashaw told reporters on May 27 that Chimaev vomited green bile, collapsed in a bathtub and considered offering Strickland $1 million to skip the fight while making the 185‑pound limit.
- Dillashaw blamed mistakes by people handling Chimaev’s late nutrition and water cut and cited Chimaev’s prior thyroid surgery as a factor that made the cut more dangerous.
- Chimaev has publicly requested an immediate rematch with Strickland, but UFC president Dana White said the promotion has not decided and Strickland remains under medical suspension pending clearance, while top contender Nassourdine Imavov is pushing for the next title shot.
- The reports focus attention on athlete safety, the accountability of nutrition and strength‑and‑conditioning staff, and whether regulators or the UFC should change protocols or force Chimaev to move up in weight before another title fight.