Khamzat Chimaev Challenges Alex Pereira to Heavyweight Matchup
Khamzat Chimaev has publicly challenged Alex Pereira to a fight at heavyweight, signaling his intent to move up two divisions for a high-profile matchup.
I’m ready to fight you in the heavyweight, you won’t find a super fight than our fight no chama this is SMASH EVERYBODY.
Chimaev (15–0) is the reigning UFC middleweight champion, having claimed the title at UFC 319 by unanimous decision over Dricus Du Plessis. His career breakthrough came after five dominant performances dating back to early 2022, including submission wins over Robert Whittaker and a majority decision over Kamaru Usman.
Known for his grappling-first style and finishing ability, Chimaev has finished nine of his twelve UFC bouts, evenly split between knockouts and submissions.
Author's summary: Khamzat Chimaev challenges Alex Pereira.
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