An analysis piece discusses Khamzat Chimaev's move to light heavyweight and the challenges he will face. The most interesting matchup would be against Jiri Prochazka due to their history. The analyst doesn't see serious chances for Chimaev at 205 pounds, as he will lose two key advantages: reach and physical strength. At light heavyweight, all fighters are over 190cm tall and strong, so he won't be able to throw them around like middleweights. If he gets caught like he did in the second round against Strickland or the fifth against Du Plessis, one or two strikes from above could end everything. The piece notes it will take years to fully grow into the new weight class and questions whether cutting from 230+ pounds to 205 might damage his health, given his history of physical issues. The analyst suggests Chimaev faces a major decision: either stay at middleweight and restructure his approach, or take significant risks at a new weight where a second consecutive loss could destroy his aura.
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