Khamzat Chimaev appears resolute about going through Alex Pereira.
On Saturday, Pereira secured a swift first-round TKO over Magomed Ankalaev, reclaiming the UFC mild heavyweight title in the primary occasion of UFC 320 on the T-Cell Area in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Now that the 205-pound title is as soon as once more his, “Poatan” faces no scarcity of challengers looking forward to a shot. Jiri Prochazka stands out as a prime candidate for a possible trilogy after defeating Khalil Rountree Jr. the identical evening, with Carlos Ulberg additionally within the combine.
Curiously, newly topped UFC middleweight champion Chimaev issued a daring problem, calling for a possible champ vs. champ showdown with Pereira following UFC 320.
Nevertheless, talking on the About Final Struggle present, Pereira disregarded the proposed matchup, saying he’s eyeing an excellent battle in opposition to former two-division champion Jon Jones on the UFC White Home occasion deliberate for June 2026.
On Sunday, “Borz” reiterated his dedication to face Pereira, stating he’s ready to satisfy the Brazilian star at heavyweight.
“I’m able to battle you within the heavyweight, you gained’t discover a tremendous battle than our battle no chama that is SMASH EVERYBODY, Khamzat Chimaev wrote on X.”
Khamzat Chimaev Faces Backlash From Followers Over His Declare To Struggle Alex Pereira At Heavyweight
Khamzat Chimaev’s declare to chase Alex Pereira into the heavyweight division did not resonate with most followers on social media, who not solely mocked “Borz” for making what they noticed as unrealistic guarantees whereas reminding him to give attention to defending his middleweight belt in his personal division.
Khamzat Chimaev was final in motion at UFC 319 in August, the place he claimed the 185-pound title by defeating Dricus Du Plessis by way of lopsided unanimous resolution win. “Borz” at present boasts an undefeated 9-0 document within the UFC, together with six wins by end.
