Rogan explains Chimaev's struggles against Strickland 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 preparation may have been compromised because he had been bulking up expecting to fight Jiri Prochazka for the light heavyweight title instead. This weight management issue could have significantly impacted his conditioning and performance in the middleweight bout. Chimaev's sparring partner Khalil Rountree had previously confirmed in interviews that Chimaev was preparing for a potential Prochazka fight at light heavyweight. The explanation provides context for why Chimaev appeared to fade as the fight progressed against Strickland.