Khamzat Chimaev hinted at a potential fight with Alex Pereira, who is speculated to move to heavyweight to become a three-division UFC champion, as both remain unbooked for upcoming title fights.
Khamzat Chimaev’s got some thoughts on Alex Pereira’s potential move to heavyweight.
“Poatan” has already snagged UFC gold at both middleweight and light heavyweight. He’s currently reigning as the 205-pound champ again after avenging a loss to Magomed Ankalaev in October.
Rumor has it he might jump up another division. A showdown with heavyweight champ Tom Aspinall or a dream match with Jon Jones could be on the horizon.
Recently, Pereira dropped a cryptic Instagram post: “2+1=3 CHAMA.” Fans are buzzing, thinking he’s aiming to become the UFC’s first three-division champ.
On Saturday, middleweight champ Chimaev chimed in on Pereira’s post with a simple “-1.”
Chimaev’s no stranger to ambition. He’s always aimed to be a two-division champ, starting out at 170 and 185 pounds.
Now, with the middleweight title in hand, it seems he’s eyeing a move up to challenge Pereira before the Brazilian knockout artist vacates the light heavyweight title.
UFC CEO Dana White has announced several title fights to kick off 2026. However, Pereira and Chimaev are still unbooked.
With plans for the hyped UFC White House event in June uncertain, expect the social media banter to keep rolling.