Analysis suggests Chimaev may have prepared for light heavyweight debut before late change

Post-event analysis offers the theory that Khamzat Chimaev originally prepared for a light heavyweight debut before plans changed last-minute, which could explain his cardio issues limited to one round. The analyst notes Chimaev trained under top sports science professionals, making single-round cardio an unlikely outcome of proper preparation. The piece also draws parallels between Joshua Van versus Tatsuro Taira and the Moreno-Figueiredo rivalry, predicting future title fights. Alexander Volkov continues to benefit from perceived close decisions in his favor, with this being his second consecutive controversial win.