Following Khamzat Chimaev's loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 328, analyst Vlad Matveev has theorized that Chimaev may have been preparing for a light heavyweight debut before plans changed last minute. Despite working with top-level sports scientists for this fight, Chimaev's cardio lasted only one round before he faded significantly. The post suggests this outcome is inconsistent with the quality of preparation Chimaev received. The analyst notes Chimaev willingly embraced Strickland during the fight despite the pre-fight hostility, which looked weak given he wasn't dominating. Additionally, the post mentions Alexander Volkov benefiting from favorable judging in his recent close decision, similar to his controversial loss to Ciryl Gane.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
