An analyst proposed a theory that Khamzat Chimaev may have been preparing for a light heavyweight debut before plans changed last-minute for UFC 328. The analysis notes that Chimaev worked with top-level sports science professionals for this fight, making it difficult to believe the result was only one round of cardio. The post criticizes Chimaev for being overly friendly with Strickland during the fight after months of trash talk, saying it would only look good if he had dominated. The analyst compared Van versus Taira to Moreno versus Figueiredo for the younger generation and predicts they will fight for the title. Regarding Volkov, the post suggests he continues to benefit from close decision wins following his controversial loss to Ciryl Gane.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
