A UFC fight might happen soon between Khamzat Chimaev and Alex Pereira. Fans and experts are already talking about this possible match. It could bring together two amazing fighters with very different skills.
Alex Pereira, the UFC light heavyweight champion, had an amazing year in 2024. He defended his title three times and knocked out all his opponents. His last fight with Khalil Rountree Jr. showed how strong his striking is. Fans are waiting to see who he fights next, and Pereira made them curious by posting online that it would not be Magomed Ankalaev.
Khamzat Chimaev might be the next in line. Chimaev is one of the best grapplers in the UFC. In his last fight at UFC 308, he beat Robert Whittaker with a strong face crank in the first round. This left Whittaker with a hurt jaw and showed just how powerful Chimaev is.
John Mccarthy Reveals Key Details About Potential Match Between Chimaev and Pereira
MMA experts John McCarthy and Josh Thomson talked about this possible match on their podcast. They said it would be exciting because Pereira is so good at striking and Chimaev is a master at grappling. McCarthy said it would be a match where both fighters have very different skills, making it fun to watch.
“Right now there are talks of Chimaev and Pereira potentially fighting at 205. And Alex came out and said, ‘Hey there I have scheduled a fight there is a fight in front of me. I’m very happy. But, guess what? It’s not Ankalaev’. It’s more of like a jab at Ankalaev. Outside of that, I can’t think of somebody that would bring the excitement, like a Chimaev would that would get Alex excited for that same fight.”
“So when you’re looking at Poatan against somebody, who would you rather see him fight? Chiamev or Ankalaev? I’d rather see him fight Chimaev.”
“Chimaev you know he’s gonna come out and wrestle. You know he’s gonna shoot that damn double leg from across the cage. Can you stop it? We know exactly where Poatan is strong. We know exactly what he can do. Can he knock Chimaev out? Absolutely, he can knock him out—everyone can get knocked out. But can Alex stop the takedown?”
“If he can’t stop the takedown, does he stop the submission? Because Chimaev is good at going after chokes and he’s good at doing damage. But if Pereira survives and gets back to his feet for another round, where are we at? That’s what makes this fight exciting and interesting,” Mccarthy said.
John McCarthy believes the fight will happen, saying, “I think it is I do I really I really do think it is.”
Josh Thomson added that Ankalaev is a skilled fighter but not as exciting as Chimaev. He said a fight between Pereira and Chimaev would be a special event.
For now, UFC President Dana White has not said anything official about this match. But fans are already dreaming about how great it could be.
If Pereira and Chimaev fight, it could become one of the most exciting UFC matches in recent memory. Both fighters are at the top of their game, and their styles are so different that it could make for a thrilling contest. Everyone is waiting to see if this dream fight will come true.
