Khamzat Chimaev vows to finish job for UFC boss Dana White after failed efforts of Jiri Prochazka against Alex Pereira

In his most recent tweet, Khamzat Chimaev indicates interest in facing new UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira.

Khamzat Chimaev vows to finish job for UFC boss Dana White after failed efforts of Jiri Prochazka against Alex Pereira

Khamzat Chimaev wants to fight Alex Pereira (Image via Imago / X)

Khamzat Chimaev has publicly called for a UFC title fight against Alex Pereira. Chimaev expressed his intent to finish the Brazilian fighter who recently became the UFC light-heavyweight champion.

Khamzat Chimaev, with an undefeated record, has aimed for a division change for this potential matchup. He confidently asserted that he could secure a victory within one round if the bout materialized. Taking to X (previously known as Twitter) he wrote: 

@danawhite let me finish him
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Despite Chimaev’s eagerness, Alex Pereira appeared undeterred. ‘Poatan’ dismissed the likelihood of granting him a title shot. He expressed readiness for any opponent the UFC assigns. The ongoing dialogue added intrigue to a potential future matchup in the UFC.

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Khamzat Chimaev’s latest fight was against Kamaru Usman at UFC 294. Chimaev won the fight by a majority decision after enduring a grueling pace, almost securing a finish in the first round. This victory improved Chimaev’s record to 13 wins and 0 losses. Meanwhile, Alex Pereira faced Jiri Prochazka in his last fight at UFC 295.

Pereira emerged victorious, securing the vacant light heavyweight title with a second-round TKO. This ended Prochazka’s 13-fight winning streak. Although controversial, Prochazka agreed with the stoppage decision, acknowledging it as the right call.

Khamzat Chimaev’s ‘broken hand’ injury rumor at UFC 294 dispelled

Khamzat Chimaev suffered a torn ligament in his right hand during his victory over Kamaru Usman at UFC 294. Chimaev’s right-hand ligament was torn, but fortunately, his hand was not broken.

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Khamzat Chimaev secured the win over Kamaru Usman at UFC 294 ( Image source: X )

After the fight, Chimaev expressed concerns about a broken hand in the post-fight interview. However, it was later revealed that Chimaev suffered a torn hand ligament. The injury was confirmed by Chimaev’s manager, Majdi Shammas.

It appears that surgery might be necessary for Chimaev’s recovery. UFC officials have not provided details on the timeline for his return or the extent of the injury. Chimaev’s ability to fight in the near future may be jeopardized due to the severity of the hand injury.

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