Watch out, Poatan! Khamzat Chimaev joins forces with the Brazilian's former rival in training.

Alex Poatán after defeat in UFC 313 (Photo: Instagram/UFC Canada)

Khamzat Shimaev e Khalil rountreeIt seems that they have formed a new and unlikely alliance in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The American, who He was the protagonist of a real war. against Alex Poatán No. UFC 307and the 'Chechen', which flirts with the possibility After a super fight against the Brazilian, they now appear as teammates at Santo Studio's in Newport Beach, California.

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In a video posted on the academy's social media, Khalil rountree, Khamzat Shimaev Baisangur Sasurkaev and Baisangur Sasurkaev are shown training together. In the images, the 'War Horse' and the 'Chechen Wolf' share the same punching bag, delivering blows simultaneously, one from each side of the equipment.

Khamzat Shimaev, Khalil rountree, and Sasurkaev Baisangur training at Santo Studio's in Newport Beach California 🥊🏆 pic.twitter.com/3gTJQEmBO9

— MMA UNCENSORED (@MMAUNCENSORED1) February 13, 2026

Khalil Rountree went on to fight Alex Poatan in a war at UFC 307.

Alex Poatán e Khalil rountree starred in the UFC 307 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

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Khalil rountree He entered the confrontation as a discredited opponent Alex Poatán No. UFC 307, held in October 2024. At the time, the American was ranked eighth and faced the Brazilian, who was coming off three consecutive knockouts in title fights. However, the predicted disparity ended as soon as the fight began.

Rountree won the first two rounds, even scoring a knockdown against the champion. However, in the third round, 'War Horse' was already showing signs of fatigue, which allowed Poatan to take control of the fight until he achieved the knockout in the fourth round.

Khamzat Chimaev challenges Alex Poatan to UFC Casa Branca

Ales Poatan (left) was challenged by Khamzat Shimaev (dir.). Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

Khamzat Shimaev he hasn't forgotten the plan to confront Alex Poatán And he even has a specific venue in mind. In a post on 'X', the Chechen fighter mentioned UFC Casa Branca for the fight and showed extreme confidence by promising a quick victory if the fight actually happens.

“Let’s go to the White House. Don’t worry, I’ll finish you off real quick!”, Chimaev wrote and tagged Alex Poatán.

Let's go White House 🦾
Don't worry, I will finish you fast @AlexPereiraUFC ⚰️

— Khamzat Shimaev (@KChimaev) January 12, 2026