Overview

• Khamzat Chimaev said he wants to move to 205 pounds to challenge Alex Pereira for a second UFC belt, describing the matchup as favorable.
• Chimaev cautioned that Pereira’s knockout power is the main danger, saying the Brazilian’s best chance comes only if he gets reckless on the feet.
• UFC CEO Dana White has told champions they must relinquish their current title to change divisions, a factor that could complicate a Chimaev move.
• Brendan Allen, who headlines UFC Vancouver on short notice against Reinier de Ridder, called Chimaev’s Pereira callout ‘weird’ and urged a middleweight defense first.
• Pereira recently reclaimed the light heavyweight belt with an 80‑second TKO of Magomed Ankalaev, while Chimaev said he would also face Nassourdine Imavov, de Ridder, or Anthony Hernandez if offered the right deal.