Post-fight analysis questions Chimaev's cardio preparation and conditioning

A detailed post-fight analysis suggests Sean Strickland's victory damaged Khamzat Chimaev's aura after months of trash talk, particularly as Chimaev repeatedly tried to shake hands and embrace Strickland during the fight despite being insulted beforehand. One theory proposed by analyst Vlad Matveev suggests Chimaev may have been preparing for a light heavyweight debut when plans changed last minute, potentially explaining his poor cardio that lasted only one round despite working with top sports science professionals. The analysis also compares the Van-Taira fight to the Moreno-Figueiredo rivalry for a younger generation and suggests they will fight again for a title. Regarding Alexander Volkov, the post notes he continues to benefit from what the author considers a controversial decision in his previous fight with Cyril Gane, as this marks his second consecutive close decision victory.