Chimaev wants to face Poatan in the UFC (Photo: Montage/SUPER LUTAS)
Khamzat Shimaev adopted a new strategy to try to make a confrontation against viable. Alex PoatánAfter winning the middleweight title (up to 83,9 kg), 'The Wolf' began to publicly express his desire to... upload For the light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg) in search of his second title. Given the perception that the Pataxó athlete has other plans at the moment, the now-champion decided to change his tone and directly involve the Brazilian fans in an attempt to pressure them for a response.
Published on 'X', Khamzat Shimaev He made a direct appeal to Brazilian fans, encouraging them to demand a decision from Poatan and suggesting that the duel hasn't happened only because of a lack of initiative from Pataxó.
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"All Brazilian fans are telling this kid: if you're not afraid, tell him to fight," he wrote. Khamzat Shimaev.
All Brazilian fans tell this boy if you're not scared tell him to fight 😂😂😂
— Khamzat Shimaev (@KChimaev) January 12, 2026
Alex Poatan at UFC 327?
Poatan faces his opponent before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Despite the desire expressed by Khamzat Shimaev, Alex Poatán It seems he has other plans for the near future. The Brazilian fighter publicly ruled out the possibility of competing at UFC Casa Branca, scheduled for June, which intensified rumors that he may be the main attraction at UFC 327, scheduled for April 11 in Miami.
To date, however, Poatan still does not have a confirmed opponent for that date. Among fans, three scenarios appear to be the most discussed: a super fight against Jon Jones in the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg); a duel against Cyryl Gane competing for the interim title in the category, given the uncertainty surrounding the return of Tom aspinall; or a title defense in the light heavyweight division against Carlos Ulberg.
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