Khamzat Chimaev is moving up to the light heavyweight division following his loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 328. A potential matchup with Jiří Procházka is mentioned as an interesting option given their history together. The analysis expresses skepticism about Chimaev's chances at 205 pounds, noting he will lose his advantages in reach and physical strength against larger opponents who are all over 190cm tall. Concerns are raised about his body's ability to handle weight cuts between 231-238 pounds down to 205, given his history of health issues and cardio problems. The post questions whether years of weight cutting and possible overtraining have caused systemic health problems. The author suggests Chimaev faces a critical decision: either stay at middleweight and completely restructure his training regimen, or accept the risks of a new weight class where consecutive losses could damage his reputation. Despite reservations, the author expresses interest in seeing a Procházka fight.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
