A fight analyst theorized that Khamzat Chimaev may have been preparing for a light heavyweight (93 kg) debut before plans changed last minute, potentially explaining his cardio issues against Strickland. The analyst notes Chimaev worked with top sports science professionals this camp, making it hard to believe the result was only one round of cardio. The post also predicts Joshua Van and Tatsuro Taira will eventually fight for the flyweight title, comparing their rivalry to Moreno versus Figueiredo for the current generation. Regarding Alexander Volkov, the analyst jokes he continues to receive "cashback" for being robbed in his fight with Ciryl Gane, as this marks the second consecutive close decision awarded in his favor.
