Khamzat Chimaev ignores Nassourdine Imavov and calls out Alex Pereira for a super-fight at UFC White House card

UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev has set his sights on a massive super-fight. He looks to face light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira at the proposed UFC White House event on June 14. The unbeaten star has made his intentions public and is pushing hard for the matchup. His challenge has quickly caught the attention of fans, even though Pereira has not responded yet.

The idea of two champions meeting at such a historic venue has added excitement to the growing buzz around the event. At the same time, it has raised questions about the UFC’s direction. With champions increasingly chasing belts in new divisions, the focus on title defenses is once again under debate.

Khamzat Chimaev pushes for fast-track title shot as Alex Pereira stays silent

Khamzat Chimaev made his call-out public on social media. He said the White House card was the perfect place for the fight and confidently claimed he would finish Alex Pereira quickly. He also urged Brazilian fans to pressure Pereira into accepting the challenge and suggested that only fear would stop the light-heavyweight champion from agreeing.

So far, Pereira has chosen not to respond. Last year, he had shown interest in fighting at the White House event, but his focus was different. At the time, he was considering a move up to heavyweight to face Jon Jones instead. Later in the year, Pereira suggested the White House card was unlikely for him, though he did not explain why.

Inside the cage, both champions are coming off major wins. Pereira regained the 205-pound title in October. He stopped Magomed Ankalaev in just 80 seconds during their rematch. That victory re-established him as one of the most dangerous strikers in the UFC. Earlier in August, Chimaev captured the middleweight title. He defeated Dricus du Plessis by unanimous decision and extended his perfect professional record to 15-0.

Initially, Chimaev said he planned to defend his 185-pound belt first. After that, he wanted to move up and challenge for the light-heavyweight title. Now, his tone has changed. He appears eager to skip a title defense and jump straight into a second-division championship fight.

A fight between Chimaev and Pereira would suit a high-profile event like the White House card. It would pit elite wrestling against elite striking and bring global attention. However, it also highlights a wider issue. The UFC must decide whether to encourage champions to chase multiple titles or push them to defend their belts first.

If both fighters stay in their divisions, other contenders are waiting. Nassourdine Imavov is the most likely next challenger for Chimaev at middleweight. At light-heavyweight, the undefeated Carlos Ulberg could emerge as a serious threat to Pereira’s reign.

For now, Chimaev is calling the shots loudly. Whether Pereira answers remains the biggest question.

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