Analysis: Chimaev's first-round cardio issues raise training camp questions

A detailed analysis of UFC 328 suggests Khamzat Chimaev may have been preparing for a light heavyweight debut before plans changed last minute. The theory, attributed to analyst Vlad Matveev, attempts to explain Chimaev's poor cardio after just one round despite working with top-level sports science professionals. The post notes that Chimaev laid under Strickland in the second round, contradicting expectations given his elite training camp. The analyst finds it implausible that coaches of this caliber would produce a fighter with only one round of cardio under normal circumstances. The post also covered other fights on the card, comparing Muhammad Mokaev versus Amir Albazi to the Moreno-Figueiredo rivalry.