Analysis: Chimaev may have prepared for 205lbs before late plan change

A theory from analyst Vlad Matveev suggests Hamzat Chimaev was preparing for a light heavyweight debut at 93kg, but plans changed at the last moment. This theory attempts to explain Chimaev's surprisingly poor cardio that lasted only one round at UFC 328, which seems inconsistent with his training under top sports science professionals. The analysis notes that Chimaev's compromised conditioning contradicts expectations given his elite preparation team. The post also covers other UFC 328 observations: comparing Erceg vs Taira to Moreno vs Figueiredo for younger fans, predicting they will fight for the title with Taira eventually returning, and suggesting Alexander Volkov continues to benefit from questionable judging after his controversial Gane decision, with another close fight scored in his favor.