Chimaev may have prepared for light heavyweight before last-minute change, says analyst

A post-event analysis suggested Khamzat Chimaev may have originally prepared for a light heavyweight debut before plans changed last minute. The analyst noted that despite working with top-level sports science professionals, Chimaev showed cardio for only one round, which raises questions about the preparation timeline. The piece also addressed Sean Strickland's pre-fight comments and Chimaev's friendly demeanor despite the trash talk. It referenced Vlad Matveev's theory about the weight class change. The analysis also covered Joshua Van versus Tatsuro Taira and Alexander Volkov's recent decision victories.