Khamzat Chimaev made headlines during last week’s UFC 279 fight week after missing the official weight by 7.5 pounds at the official weigh-ins. As a result, he was forced to fight Kevin Holland at catchweight instead of Nate Diaz in the fight event’s main event.
Following his weight miss issue, the Chechen-born Swede announced his willingness to move up to the middleweight division on his Twitter account.
Following his announcement, MMA analysts suggested Chimaev to fight No.6-ranked middleweight Paulo Costa.
Former UFC double champ Henry Cejudo believes Costa has the ability to “put the heat” on Chimaev in this potential matchup. Cejudo expressed his thoughts on the prospect of ‘Borz’ fighting Costa, saying:
Check out Henry Cejudo’s thoughts on potential Chimaev vs. Costa fight below:
Josh Thomson names one opponent who might prove to be challenge for Khamzat Chimaev at middleweight
Josh Thomson believes Robert Whittaker will be a much tougher opponent for Khamzat Chimaev if he ever moves up to the middleweight division.
According to Thomson, ‘The Reaper’ is a well-rounded fighter who is going to push Chimaev to his limits.
Discussing the prospect of ‘Borz’ fighting Whittaker at 185, ‘The Punk’ said:
Thomson added:
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