Overview
- New middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev said Alex Pereira is a "very good matchup" and signaled willingness to move to 205 pounds for a second title, while noting the danger of trading on the feet.
- Fresh off an 80‑second TKO of Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320, Alex Pereira discussed moving to heavyweight for a potential Jon Jones bout and said he believes “nobody loses” in that matchup.
- Pereira revealed he left UFC 320 with a fractured foot and indicated he could wait for a Jones opportunity targeted for June, adding uncertainty to immediate light heavyweight title plans.
- UFC voices and contenders, including Michael Bisping, Chael Sonnen and Brendan Allen, urged both champions to defend first, highlighting Carlos Ulberg at 205 pounds and Nassourdine Imavov or Reinier de Ridder at 185.
- Chimaev said he is open to defending against Imavov, de Ridder or Anthony Hernandez if booked, and the UFC has not committed to either a Chimaev‑Pereira title clash or Pereira‑Jones heavyweight fight.