Analyst questions Chimaev's light heavyweight move after Strickland loss

Following his loss to Sean Strickland, Khamzat Chimaev is moving to light heavyweight, with Jiri Prochazka suggested as an interesting matchup. However, the analyst expresses skepticism about Chimaev's chances at 205 pounds, noting he will lose two key advantages: reach and physical strength. At light heavyweight, opponents will all be over 190 cm tall and equally strong, eliminating his ability to throw fighters around as he did at middleweight and welterweight. The analyst worries about Chimaev's durability if he gets hurt like he did in round two against Strickland or round five against Du Plessis, as one or two ground strikes from larger opponents could end fights. Adapting to the new weight class could take years, and there are concerns about potential health issues from cutting weight at 205-240 pounds given his history of conditioning problems and possible systemic issues.