Analysis suggests Chimaev prepared for light heavyweight debut

An analysis of UFC 328 suggests Khamzat Chimaev may have been preparing for a light heavyweight debut before plans changed at the last moment. The theory, attributed to Vlad Matveev, argues that Chimaev's cardio issues cannot be explained by poor preparation given his high-level coaching staff. The post notes that Chimaev appeared to gas after one round despite working with top sports scientists. It also comments that Chimaev's aura was damaged when he laid under Strickland in the second round after all the pre-fight trash talk. The analysis mentions that Alexander Volkov continues to benefit from the controversial Gane decision, with another close fight going his way.