Khamzat Chimaev’s coach welcomes Alex Pereira superfight, but advises ‘Poatan’ not to take it
MMA Fighting • • general
Key Points:
- Khamzat Chimaev, current UFC middleweight champion, is eyeing a June return for his first title defense after winning the belt in 2025, while Alex Pereira considers moving up to heavyweight to pursue a historic third UFC title in a different division.
- Pereira’s coach, Alan “Finfou” do Nascimento, advises against a superfight with Chimaev, suggesting instead that Pereira focus on moving to heavyweight to make history by becoming the first UFC fighter to win titles in three divisions.
- Nascimento highlights the financial and legacy benefits for Pereira in moving up to heavyweight, describing it as a unique opportunity that outweighs the risks of fighting Chimaev at middleweight or light heavyweight.
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