Analysis suggests Khamzat Chimaev will lose key advantages if he moves to light heavyweight, including his length and physical strength advantages. At 205 pounds, opponents will all be over 190cm tall and equally strong, limiting his ability to maneuver them as he did at lower weights. Concerns exist about his cardio issues recurring against bigger opponents who can finish fights with fewer shots. The post notes Chimaev has experienced multiple in-fight physical breakdowns, possibly from overtraining or inherent issues. Jiri Prochazka is mentioned as the most interesting potential matchup due to their history. The author questions whether years of weight management between 93kg competition weight and 105-108kg walking weight might compromise his health, and suggests Chimaev faces a risky decision between staying at middleweight with strict protocols or moving up and potentially losing his aura with consecutive losses.
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