Khamzat Chimaev is moving up to light heavyweight, with Jiri Prochazka suggested as the most interesting matchup given their history. The analyst expresses skepticism about Chimaev's chances at 205 pounds, noting he will lose his key advantages of length and physical strength against larger opponents. At light heavyweight, all fighters are over 190cm tall and physically strong, making it harder for Chimaev to dominate physically as he did at lower weights. The post raises concerns about whether Chimaev's body can handle weighing 105-108kg and cutting to 93kg, especially given his history of health issues and physical breakdowns during fights. The analyst suggests it will take years to fully grow into the new weight class and questions whether this move risks damaging his aura with a potential second straight loss. The post recommends Chimaev make a responsible decision between staying at middleweight with a strict regime or taking significant risks in the new division.
