Paulo Costa has expressed confidence that Khamzat Chimaev will face serious problems if he moves up to light heavyweight (205 lbs/93 kg). Costa stated that at 93 kg he is a "real monster" and doesn't need to cut muscle mass. He believes the weight class transition will be "tragic" for Chimaev. Costa's comments suggest he sees himself as a significant threat at light heavyweight due to his natural size at that weight. The statement adds fuel to ongoing speculation about potential matchups between the two fighters. This follows continued discussion about Chimaev's future weight class plans.
