Khamzat Chimaev Calls Out Alex Pereira for UFC White House Card Fight
Khamzat Chimaev, also known as “Borz,” has expressed his eagerness to be part of the UFC White House Card and has called out Alex Pereira, also known as “Poatan,” for a fight. Chimaev has been vocal about his desire to face Pereira for several months and has taken to social media to reiterate his challenge. In a recent post on X, Chimaev stated, “Let’s go White House Don’t worry, I will finish you fast @AlexPereiraUFC.” He also took a dig at Pereira, saying “All Brazilian fans tell this boy if you’re not scared tell him to fight.”
Chimaev’s callout comes as Pereira has been seeking a fight against Jon Jones, a former UFC champion, on the same card. However, according to Jones, UFC CEO Dana White is not interested in making the fight happen. In an interview with Red Corner MMA, Jones stated, “Pereira wants to fight me, but I don’t think Dana White’s gonna allow that to happen. It’ll be interesting to see what Dana wants.” Pereira had also hinted at the same, posting a cryptic message on Instagram that read, “Looks like the White House is a NO-GO!!!”
Background on the Potential Fight
Alex Pereira, the current 205-pound champion, has been seeking to move up to the heavyweight division and challenge for a third title. He has expressed interest in fighting Jon Jones, but it appears that the UFC is not keen on making the fight happen. Instead, rumors are circulating that Pereira may face Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title, while champion Tom Aspinall recovers from an eye injury. Chimaev, on the other hand, has been looking to make a statement in the UFC and sees a fight against Pereira as an opportunity to do so.
What’s Next for Khamzat Chimaev and Alex Pereira?
As the UFC White House Card approaches, it remains to be seen whether Chimaev’s callout will be answered by Pereira. With Pereira’s sights set on a potential fight against Jon Jones or a move up to heavyweight, it’s unclear if he will accept Chimaev’s challenge. Chimaev, however, remains eager to face Pereira and prove himself as a top contender in the UFC. Fans will have to wait and see how the situation unfolds and whether these two fighters will eventually face off in the octagon.
For now, Chimaev’s callout of Pereira has added to the excitement and anticipation surrounding the UFC White House Card. With several high-profile fights already announced, the event is shaping up to be one of the biggest of the year. As the UFC continues to finalize the card, fans can expect more updates and announcements in the coming weeks.
