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At UFC 295, Alex Pereira showed his class by winning the light heavyweight belt for the second time. He defeated Jiri Prochaska to win the UFC light heavyweight title. Brazilian champion Khamzat took to social media to lash out at Chimaev’s call to the Chechen fighter for a title fight, criticizing Chimaev for not facing his ideal opponent in the bout.
UFC LHW Champion Alex Pereira Mocks Khamzat Chimaev
Alex Pereira recently won the light heavyweight title with a record of 9 wins, 2 losses, and no draws. With this victory, Pereira joins the ranks of prestigious two-division champions, considering he previously won the middleweight championship. He has achieved great heights in his short career that few would be able to achieve, even after years in the company.
After winning the light heavyweight title, Chechen fighter Chimaev called out Pereira and urged Dana White to make him his next opponent. In response, Pereira caused controversy by mocking Chimaev.
Pereira teases Khamzat by sharing a video of the legendary “Kung Fu Hustle” in which the main character calls on several people to fight but refuses seeing their size and physique. This is a targeted swipe that suggests Chimaev hasn’t picked the right opponent.
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When it comes to choosing an opponent, Pereira has a clear name in mind for the title fight. That’s Israel Adesanya, to whom he lost his middleweight belt. It remains interesting to see whether Chimaev will face Pereira or whether Pereira will pursue Adesanya for the light heavyweight title.
