Alex Pereira isn’t fascinated about combating Khamzat Chimaev.
Virtually as quickly as the sunshine heavyweight title was as soon as once more wrapped round Pereira’s waist at UFC 320, ‘Borz’ took to social media and known as out the Brazilian bruiser for a conflict between two world champions.
Sadly for Chimaev, Pereira has larger fish to fry.
“Thanks for the congratulations, however I need a tremendous battle,” Pereira mentioned throughout his post-fight interview when requested about Chimaev’s message. “Like I mentioned, I wish to battle at heavyweight. So, thanks just for the congratulations.”
Chimaev has since responded to Pereira’s dismissal, suggesting that if ‘Poatan’ desires a battle at heavyweight, he’ll gladly give him one. However in all probability, Pereira solely has one heavyweight on his thoughts, and that’s Tom Aspinall.
Aspinall was topped the undisputed UFC heavyweight champion earlier this yr after Jon Jones retired from the game, having solely defended the belt as soon as throughout his 20-month reign. Now, Aspinall is about to place his crown on the road in opposition to perennial contender Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 on October 25.
The winner might discover themselves matched up in opposition to Pereira, who’s seeking to turn into the UFC’s first-ever three-division champion.
“What’s that? One minute, 20 (seconds), one thing like that? Pereira simply completely ran via him,” Aspinall mentioned on his YouTube channel. “Look, I used to be flawed. I used to be flawed. That’s very, very, very spectacular. Who’s subsequent for Pereira? See what he desires to do. (Carlos) Ulberg has simply gained. Ulberg’s superb. I do know he’s been speaking about coming to heavyweight, so see what the UFC desires to do.”
