Chimaev's pre-fight demeanor questioned after Strickland loss

Analysis suggests Khamzat Chimaev's friendly pre-fight behavior toward Sean Strickland damaged his aura after losing at UFC 328. Despite Strickland's trash talk during promotion, Chimaev repeatedly shook hands, smiled, and hugged him before the fight. One theory proposes Chimaev was preparing for a light heavyweight debut before plans changed last minute, which might explain his cardio issues after the first round. The analysis draws parallels to Chimaev's fight with Kamaru Usman, where similar patterns emerged. Joshua Van versus Tatsuro Taira is compared to Moreno versus Figueiredo for younger fans, with predictions of future championship rematches.