Chimaev reacts to Poatan's mysterious post and increases anticipation for UFC superfight.

Checheno provokes the Brazilian after insinuations about seeking a third belt, stirring up fans on social media.

Gabriel Reis

01/12/2025 | 14:06

Chimaev Poatan

Chimaev cited Poatan when assembling the 'perfect fighter' (Photo: Montage/SUPER LUTAS)

Khamzat Shimaev wants to prevent Alex Poatán to make history in the UFC. Recently, the Brazilian, former middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg) and current light heavyweight champion (up to 93 kg), raised rumors On social media, there have been rumors that he might be aiming for a third belt, this time in the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg). However, if it's up to the Chechen 'Wolf', Poatan will have serious problems completing his plans.

In an Instagram post, Poatan shared two photos that fueled speculation. In one, he appears kneeling with two belts in his hands. In the other, he makes the number three with his fingers. In the caption, the Brazilian wrote: "2 + 1 = 3 FLAMES".

Khamzat Shimaev He wasted no time and provoked the champion in the comments. Directly, he simply wrote "-1", suggesting a possible super fight in the light heavyweight division, a category in which the Chechen believes he has a real chance of defeating Poatan and taking his belt.

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Khamzat Chimaev has a verbal agreement with his UFC middleweight rival.

Despite expressing a desire to move up a category and face Alex Poatán In the light heavyweight division, Chimaev already has a verbal agreement to fight against Nassourdine Imavov for the middleweight belt. After the Frenchman stated on social media that he would wait "as long as necessary" to fight the Chechen for the title, 'The Wolf' gave the green light for the fight and invited his rival to fight after Ramadan, which takes place in March.

Alex Poatan vs. Jon Jones?

Alex Poatán He has a professional record of 13 wins and three losses. A former middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg), the Brazilian regained the light heavyweight title (up to 93 kg) by defeating... Magomed Ankalayev No. UFC 321, in October.

Still in the octagon, after his victory in UFC 321The Brazilian expressed his desire to move up a category and challenge... Jon Jones, who had announced his retirement. However, since the American's brother had recently passed away, Poatan withdrew his request and offered his condolences to his potential rival.

Despite the respect, a few weeks later, Alex Poatán he made the desired challenge to Jon JonesIn front of the Colosseum in Rome, the Brazilian challenged his rival to a super fight at the UFC White House, the residence of the President of the United States, scheduled for June 2026.see the video below).

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