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Khamzat Chimaev Eyes Light Heavyweight Superfight After Title Defense

12/9/2025

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Khamzat Chimaev, UFC middleweight champion, plans to defend the title once before moving up to light heavyweight.
He says he is not excited by middleweight fights and is motivated by financial incentives.
He would accept a Nassourdine Imavov fight only if necessary, despite their friendship.
His ultimate goal is to challenge Alex Pereira, who is seeking a light heavyweight move for a superfight with Jon Jones.

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Story summary

Khamzat Chimaev, UFC middleweight champion, plans to defend the title once before moving up to light heavyweight.
He says he is not excited by middleweight fights and is motivated by financial incentives.
He would accept a Nassourdine Imavov fight only if necessary, despite their friendship.
His ultimate goal is to challenge Alex Pereira, who is seeking a light heavyweight move for a superfight with Jon Jones.