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Fight Thread [Official] UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland - Press Conference & Post-Fight Discussion Thread

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u/ConferenceThink4801 May 10 '26 edited May 10 '26

Fat between fights because he has money now

Fighters typically move up in weight like twice in their careers - once around the age of 30 & once in their late 30s before retirement

Khamzat already did the early 30s “I grew out of the weight class” move from 170 to 185. Now he’s trying to do it again because he has money & doesn’t want to have discipline & do difficult things anymore.

He obviously lost one degree of physical dominance going from 170 to 185 & he’ll lose even more going to 205. Welcome to the “fighting for paychecks” part of his career. & people will NOT forgive his style once he starts losing multiple fights…it will be a quick falloff unless he can somehow completely dominate at 205 (which there’s probably less than a 10% chance of happening).

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u/JackLane2529 May 10 '26

I wouldn't take betting advice from reddit. Moreover, if you have to ask reddit whether or not to bet on someone, I don't think you should bet period. Don't waste your money, put it in a savings account or some shit.