Khamzat Shimaev is a standout in the UFC middleweight division. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Dana White is not convinced that Khamzat Shimaev He deserves an immediate opportunity to pursue his second belt in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. After dominate Dricus Du Plessis No. UFC 319 And after winning the middleweight title (up to 83,9 kg), the Chechen made it clear that he wants to move up to light heavyweight (up to 93 kg), a move that, at least for now, is not well-received by the organization's president.
In a press conference after UFC Houston, held last Saturday (21), the manager indicated that he prefers to see the champion make at least one belt defense before considering a change of category, questioning the possibility of the athlete continuing to advance between divisions without putting his current title on the line.
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“I’d like to see him defend the title before talking about changing weight classes. Are you going to keep moving up weight divisions without defending it?”, said Dana White.
Who should be Khamzat Chimaev's next opponent in the UFC?
apos knock off anthony hernandez, in the main event of UFC Houston, Sean Strickland He put his name in the running for the belt. However, Nassourdine Imavov is another name being considered to face Khamzat Shimaev for the middleweight title. The Frenchman comes from a victory over Caio Borralho No. UFC Paris and currently holds the top position in the category ranking.
Although he has yet to defend his middleweight title, Chimaev has made it clear that he wants to move up a weight class to pursue his second belt. If this plan materializes, three possibilities arise in the light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg): a fight against... Alex Poatán, the current champion in the category, or matches against Jiri Procházka and Carlos Ulberg, the main challengers, especially considering the Brazilian's interest in migrating to the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg).
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