Analysis suggests Chimaev may have prepared for light heavyweight debut before plans changed

A detailed analysis of UFC 328 suggests that Khamzat Chimaev may have been preparing for a light heavyweight debut before plans changed at the last minute. The analyst notes that Chimaev was working with top-level sports science professionals, making it hard to believe the result was cardio lasting only one round. Sean Strickland apologized for going too far in promoting the fight, but the damage to Chimaev's aura remains, especially after Chimaev kept reaching out to shake hands and hug despite Strickland's pre-fight trash talk. The post also compares Van versus Taira to Moreno versus Figueiredo for younger fans and notes that Volkov continues to benefit from perceived robbery against Gane with two close decisions in his favor.