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Chimaev Eyes Superfight with Pereira After Victory

10/15/2025

Summary

Story summary

Khamzat Chimaev, the UFC middleweight champion, said he would love a superfight with Alex Pereira, the UFC light heavyweight champion, after defeating Dricus du Plessis.
He acknowledged Pereira's knockout power but believes he can handle the challenge at light heavyweight.
Chimaev is open to defending his middleweight title against Nassourdine Imavov or Reinier de Ridder, depending on UFC decisions and pay.
Fan anticipation for a Chimaev-Pereira matchup continues to grow.

History

Historical Context

The intense rivalry between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor culminated at UFC 229 on October 6, 2018, drawing a record 2.4 million pay-per-view buys. This event marked a significant moment in mixed martial arts, showcasing the UFC's rise as a major sports entertainment entity, generating over $700 million in revenue that year and influencing fighter negotiations and fan engagement.

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Story summary

Khamzat Chimaev, the UFC middleweight champion, said he would love a superfight with Alex Pereira, the UFC light heavyweight champion, after defeating Dricus du Plessis.
He acknowledged Pereira's knockout power but believes he can handle the challenge at light heavyweight.
Chimaev is open to defending his middleweight title against Nassourdine Imavov or Reinier de Ridder, depending on UFC decisions and pay.
Fan anticipation for a Chimaev-Pereira matchup continues to grow.

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