Khamzat Chimaev and Jiri Prochaska are both in search of their next opponents, leading to speculation about a potential fight between the two.
Chimaev, who was initially expected to compete for the middleweight title, has been seeking a fight after being passed over for a title shot. With the current champion set to defend his title, Chimaev expressed interest in facing the new light heavyweight titleholder, Alex Pereira.
While waiting for a response from Pereira, Chimaev received an unexpected challenge from former champion Jiri Prochaska.
Prochaska extended a welcome to Chimaev in the light heavyweight division, making reference to their previous interaction regarding Pereira.
Prochaska, who recently returned from a significant shoulder injury, faced Pereira in a title fight and suffered his first loss in several years. The prospect of a potential matchup between Chimaev and Prochaska has generated interest, despite the difference in their weight classes.
Chimaev, currently undefeated with a 13-0 record, achieved a notable victory over former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman in his last fight. However, he has been dealing with a hand injury, and there is uncertainty regarding his return to competition.
