Chimaev's move to light heavyweight faces major challenges

Khamzat Chimaev is expected to move up to light heavyweight, with Jiri Prochazka mentioned as the most interesting potential matchup given their history. However, analysts express skepticism about Chimaev's prospects at 205 pounds, noting he will lose his key advantages of reach and physical strength against larger opponents. The concern is that his health issues and tendency to fade in later rounds could be more dangerous against light heavyweights who can finish fights with one or two strikes from top position. Questions remain about whether his body can handle competing at 93 kg after walking around at 105-108 kg, especially given his history of weight-cutting problems and mid-fight cardio collapses. The analysis suggests Chimaev faces a critical decision between staying at middleweight with stricter weight management or risking his reputation with a potentially unsuccessful move to a new division where adaptation could take years.