Analysis suggests Chimaev may have prepared for light heavyweight debut

A post-event analysis of UFC 328 suggests Khamzat Chimaev may have originally prepared for a light heavyweight debut before plans changed at the last moment. The theory, attributed to Vlad Matveev, points to Chimaev's cardio lasting only one round despite working with top-level sports science professionals. The analysis notes that Chimaev ended up on his back under Strickland in the second round after all the trash talk leading up to the fight. The post also discusses other fights on the card, including comparisons between Van-Taira and the Moreno-Figueiredo rivalry, and mentions Alexander Volkov receiving favorable decisions in recent close fights. The primary focus remains on explaining Chimaev's unexpected performance through the lens of potential late fight changes.