Rumored Pereira vs Chimaev

[El Diego]

Iffy about the source, but with 33k likes on twitter, it's gained a lot of traction. Who wins this fight?

I say Pereira by vicious KO in Rd 3 after Khamzat gasses out.

 

[Meathead Jock]

Khamzat by Smesh

Would be a cool fight though, doubt it happens, but in some ways it makes sense if Ank wasn't an obvious deserver of a title fight.

 

[VinceArch]

Didn't Khamzat effortlessly beat Whittaker at 185? I don't like this (rumored) match up at all.

 

[NextGen]

I don't believe this. Why would Khamzat move up when he hasn't even gotten a chance at the MW belt?

 

[MisfitsBR]

well, at least no one will bitch about that he is running from a grappler lol

 

[Portland8242]

Lol this has to be bullshit

 

[Kwic]

OK, but why? Lol.

 

[omawho402]

Chimaev makes the Alex fanbase cry via lightning fast submission.

 

[usernamee]

Doesn't make sense. Great chance Chimmy destroys Poatan who is a solid champion for them right now.

 

[DoctorStoppage]

I doubt this happens but seems like Khamzat would submit him pretty quickly

 

[Dr Fong]

This makes absolutely no sense.

So it is probably true.

 

[chinarice]

lol poor ol sherdoggies gonna be on suicide watch if they fought. Khamzat would murk Pereira and it would be hilarious to see a monumental meltdown on Sherdog.

I highly doubt this matchup is happening.

 

[GearSolidMetal]

I highly doubt Dana will give Khamzat a chance at a title until he can prove he can stay healthy enough to fight at least twice a year.

If I'm wrong, this is only the second time a 185er has ever moved up to 205 for an immediate title shot, and the first was Chael Sonnen, and it was after a loss.

This would be a very very interesting matchup, but I'm not believing it's happening until it's official.

 

[JakePaulMMA]

Alex via Rolling Thunder

 

[Broke Lester]

Terrible match for Alex.

 

[Unheralded Truth]

If it happens it's gonna be Trump's will, but I'm here trying to make sense of it

So Pereira is after proving a point by taking on a more accomplished wrestler than Ankalaev? Is that it?

 

[Pilo]

Absolutely nonsensical matchup if true. Does nothing for Alex Pereira if he wins, and skyrockets Khamzat into greatness if he wins. Stakes are beyond asymmetrical.

Also, Ankalaev is getting fucked over BIG time if true.

I'd be curious to see these two stand next to one another, just to see the size difference between the two.

 

[Pompey Junglist]

This actually wouldn't surprise me one iota. I think it probably happens.

 

[Tweak896]

Everyone says just survive Khamzat in first rounds and cruise to victory, yet people that train with him say he has crazy cardio. Not to mention plenty of examples of him grappling for awhile.

Even in Burns fight his output was highest in last round and was throwing nonstop haymakers for 3 rounds. It's strange to see so many act like a grappler at Khamzats level has Conor cardio. As if that's a suitable game plan.

 

[JBJ was here]

I think the rumor leaves out a few steps. Jones retires. Aspinall vs. Poatan for the HW title. Ankalaev vs. Chimaev for the interim LHW title. Then Poatan vs. Chimaev for the next undisputed LHW title fight.