Rogan suggests weight gain attempt affected Chimaev's loss at UFC 328

Joe Rogan offered an explanation for Khamzat Chimaev's disappointing performance in his loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 328. Rogan suggested that Chimaev's attempt to gain mass for a rumored title fight with Jiri Prochazka at light heavyweight may have significantly impacted his performance at middleweight. This theory is supported by earlier reports from Chimaev's sparring partner Khalil Rountree, who confirmed sparring sessions suggesting a potential move to light heavyweight. The weight gain attempt may have compromised Chimaev's conditioning and performance against Strickland.