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Khamzat Chimaev Responds to Alex Pereira’s Triple Champ Aspirations

Khamzat Chimaev is looking to ruin Alex Pereira’s triple champ dreams.

Pereira is currently eyeing a super fight against Jon Jones at heavyweight. The former UFC middleweight champion and reigning light heavyweight champion recently posted a cryptic message hinting at a third title. Posing with his two UFC belts, Pereira wrote on Instagram: “2+1=3 CHAMA.”

Chimaev, who is eyeing a light heavyweight title fight against Pereira, hinted that he is coming for one of the Brazilian’s titles. Chimaev wrote in the comments: “-1.”

Championship Paths

Pereira (13-3) won the middleweight title against Israel Adesanya within a year of his UFC debut.