Analysis questions Chimaev's conditioning despite high-level preparation team

Post-fight analysis of Khamzat Chimaev's performance against Sean Strickland raises questions about his conditioning despite working with top-level sports science professionals. One theory suggests Chimaev may have been preparing for a light heavyweight debut before plans changed last minute, which could explain his cardio issues lasting only one round. The analyst notes the contradiction between Chimaev's friendly pre-fight behavior and the trash talk leading up to the bout, suggesting it damaged his aura when he couldn't dominate. The post also discusses Joshua Van versus Tatsuro Taira being compared to the Moreno-Figueiredo rivalry for younger fans, predicting future rematches. Additionally, Alexander Volkov is noted as receiving favorable judging in consecutive close decisions, described as "cashback" for his controversial loss to Ciryl Gane.