UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira isn’t taking Khamzat Chimaev ’s callout too seriously. Chimaev (13-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) issued a challenge to Pereira (9-2 MMA, 6-1 UFC), who finished Jiri Prochazka to claim the vacant belt at UFC 295 . “Poatan” called out Israel Adesanya for a trilogy but is expected to make his first title defense against ex-champ Jamahal Hill. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MMA Junkie (@mmajunkie) Undefeated Chimaev is coming off a close decision win over former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman in a 185-pound bout at UFC 294

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UFC champ Alex Pereira says Khamzat Chimaev simply ‘trying to run behind the hype’ with callout – MMA Junkie

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