Rogan explains Chimaev's UFC 328 loss: weight cut affected performance

Joe Rogan has offered an explanation for Khamzat Chimaev's disappointing performance in his loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 328. According to Rogan, the issue may have stemmed from Chimaev's attempt to bulk up for an expected light heavyweight title fight against Jiří Procházka, only to then cut back down to middleweight. This weight manipulation could have significantly impacted his conditioning and overall performance. Chimaev's sparring partner Khalil Rountree had previously confirmed rumors of the potential Procházka matchup in interviews before the Strickland fight. The sudden change in opponents and weight targets appears to have caught Chimaev off guard.