Paulo Costa has stated his belief that Khamzat Chimaev will face significant problems if he moves up to light heavyweight. Costa declared himself a "real monster" at 205 pounds, emphasizing that he does not need to cut muscle mass at that weight. He predicted the move to light heavyweight would be "tragic" for Chimaev. The comments suggest Costa is positioning himself as a dangerous opponent for anyone at 205 pounds. There is no indication that a fight between Costa and Chimaev is currently being discussed.
