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Analyst sees Chimaev facing major challenges if moving to light heavyweight

May 10, 2026, 7:48 AM
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An analyst discusses Khamzat Chimaev's potential move to light heavyweight, suggesting Jiri Prochazka as the most interesting matchup given their history. However, the analyst sees serious challenges for Chimaev at 205 pounds, where he would lose his key advantages of length and physical strength against bigger opponents. At light heavyweight, all fighters are over 190cm tall and possess significant power, and Chimaev wouldn't be able to throw them around like middleweights. The analyst notes that if Chimaev gets compromised like he did in the second round against Strickland or the fifth against Du Plessis, a couple of strikes from above could end everything at light heavyweight. Full adaptation to the new weight class could take years, and cutting from 230-238 pounds to 205 might further compromise Chimaev's health, given his history of physical breakdowns during weight cuts.

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