Joe Rogan explains Chimaev's struggle vs Strickland at UFC 328

Joe Rogan offered his analysis of Khamzat Chimaev's performance against Sean Strickland at UFC 328, suggesting weight management played a significant role in the outcome. According to Rogan, Chimaev had been bulking up in preparation for a potential light heavyweight title bout with Jiri Prochazka. This speculation about Chimaev fighting Prochazka at 205 pounds had been circulating in advance of the Strickland bout. Rogan indicated this attempted weight gain could have significantly impacted Chimaev's conditioning and performance. Chimaev's sparring partner Khalil Rountree had confirmed these light heavyweight plans in an interview prior to the Strickland fight.