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Khamzat Chimaev Eyes Light Heavyweight Title Shot Against Alex Pereira

Shaun Clarke by Shaun Clarke
20 November 2023
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Khamzat Chimaev

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - OCTOBER 21: Khamzat Chimaev of the United Arab Emirates reacts after a unanimous-decision victory against Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in a middleweight fight during the UFC 294 event at Etihad Arena on October 21, 2023 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

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Khamzat Chimaev, the undefeated middleweight contender, is keen on making a bold move to the light heavyweight division for a title challenge against the new champion, Alex Pereira. Chimaev, currently ranked eighth in the middleweight division, has expressed his desire to Dana White, the UFC CEO, to set up a title fight with Pereira, confidently stating his intention to “finish” the Brazilian champion.

Chimaev last competed at UFC 294 in October in Abu Dhabi, UAE, where he secured a majority decision victory against former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. Meanwhile, Alex Pereira recently clinched the light heavyweight title at UFC 295, held earlier this month at Madison Square Garden. He achieved this with a stunning second-round knockout of former titleholder Jiri Prochazka in New York City.

After his win over Usman, Chimaev initially targeted a middleweight championship bout with Sean Strickland. However, an injury to Strickland has led to a change in plans. Consequently, Chimaev is now slated to fight Dricus du Plessis for the undisputed middleweight title at UFC 297, set for January next year in Toronto, Canada.

Khamzat Chimaev Wants Alex Pereira Next

Despite this upcoming engagement, Chimaev’s focus seems to have shifted to the light heavyweight division. His previous issues with making weight in the welterweight class, which led to a cancelled fight with UFC veteran Nate Diaz, might be influencing this decision. On his social media, Chimaev tagged Dana White in a post, featuring a photo of himself and Pereira, and wrote, “@danawhite let me finish him.”

https://twitter.com/KChimaev/status/1726612149676781676

As for Pereira, his first title defence is scheduled for 2024. He is expected to face former Light Heavyweight champ, Jamahal Hill, marking his return to the Octagon. Chimaev’s challenge adds an intriguing twist to the light heavyweight division’s future matchups.


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Shaun Clarke

Shaun Clarke

Co-Founder of Combat Sports UK! Watching MMA since 2013. MMA history nerd. Purple Belt in Brazillian Jiu Jitsu under Lucio Sergio Dos Santos.

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