A post-event analysis offers several observations about the recent UFC card, focusing heavily on the Chimaev-Strickland fight. The analyst notes that Strickland apologized for going too far in promoting the fight, while Chimaev's friendly demeanor during the bout—constantly reaching out, smiling, and hugging—undermined his aura after absorbing Strickland's trash talk. One theory presented suggests Chimaev may have been preparing for a light heavyweight debut that was changed at the last moment, which could explain his poor cardio despite working with top sports science professionals. The piece also discusses the Van-Taira fight as a new generation rivalry comparable to Moreno-Figueiredo, and mentions Alexander Volkov receiving favorable judging in two consecutive close decisions, which the analyst views as karma for his controversial loss to Ciryl Gane.
