Current middleweight champion (up to 83,9kg) and looking to further solidify his legacy in MMA, Khamzat Chimaev doesn't hesitate to aim for the biggest challenges he can find in the UFC. Even after Alex Poatan 's frightening victory over Magomed Ankalaev , the Chechen seems confident to face the Brazilian, regardless of the weight class the native decides to remain in next.
Aware that Poatan wants to move up to heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg) in order to have super fights, 'Lobo' promises to hunt him down so that there are no more options other than accepting a fight in the Ultimate octagon.
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"I'm ready to fight you at heavyweight, you won't find a super fight (better) than our fight. 'Don't call', this is SMASH EVERYBODY (smash everyone)," Chimaev said on his official X account.
Despite his attempts to draw attention to the fight, Chimaev has already received a negative response from the Brazilian, who thanked him for congratulating him on his victory but declined the chance to face him next. The talk of moving up to heavyweight came after Poatan declared his disinterest in a potential meeting.
Khamzat Chimaev and Alex Poatan are UFC champions. (Photo: Montage/SUPER LUTAS)
Looking to get into super fights, Poatan asked for the opportunity to face Jon Jones at UFC Casa Branca , an event scheduled for June 2026. However, following the death of Jones' brother, the São Paulo native expressed respect and admitted he was willing to wait out Jones' period of mourning.
I'm ready to fight you in the heavyweight, you won't find a super fight than our fight no flame this is SMASH EVERYBODY
— Khamzat Chimaev (@KChimaev) October 5, 2025
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