Fans anticipating a future blockbuster showdown between Alex
Pereira and Khamzat
Chimaev might have to wait for the time being.
At the
UFC Houston post-fight press conference this past Saturday,
Dana White indicated that he preferred to see Chimaev defend his
middleweight belt at least once before moving up to 185 pounds.
However, the
UFC CEO seemed more open to the possibility of “Poatan” moving
up to heavyweight.
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“Pereira is one of those guys who always steps up and does what we
need him to do. Whatever this guy wants to do, we’re going to work
with him,” White said.
Enjoying Life
Meanwhile, that same Saturday, some 5,000 miles away, the UFC light
heavyweight champion posted a video enjoying the champions‘ parade
at the Rio de Janeiro Carnival, a major event on the Brazilian
calendar that attracts millions of people. In a video shared on
Instagram, the UFC heavyweight champion showed the VIP area where
he was enjoying the party with some friends.
„If there’s a cheaper life, it’s no good,“ he joked in a video
posted to his stories.