Volkov benefits from close decision again; Chimaev weight cut theory discussed

Alexander Volkov received another close decision victory in his favor, marking the second consecutive close fight judged in his favor, which some view as continued payback for a controversial loss to Ciryl Gane. An analysis suggested Chimaev may have prepared for a debut at 205 pounds but plans changed last minute, potentially explaining his limited cardio lasting only one round despite working with top-level sports scientists. The post also discussed the flyweight battle between Pantoja and Tatsuro Taira as a new-generation rivalry comparable to Moreno vs. Figueiredo. The commentary noted Chimaev's cardio issues were surprising given his preparation team's credentials.