Podcast host Joe Rogan has shared his opinion that Kamaru Usman could have posed serious problems for Khamzat Chimaev under different circumstances. Rogan noted that Usman accepted the fight on short notice and competed at middleweight, yet was winning the third round. He believes the bout would have been significantly more competitive if it had been scheduled for five rounds and if Usman had benefited from a full training camp. Rogan's comments suggest that the conditions of the fight may have prevented fans from seeing Usman at his best against Chimaev. The analysis highlights how short-notice fights and weight class changes can impact fighter performance.
