Khamzat Chimaev explains how he plans to hunt down Alex Poatan after UFC 328.

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

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Khamzat Shimaev is willing to follow Alex Poatán across different weight classes in search of a super fight in the UFC. Scheduled to compete for the middleweight title (up to 83,9 kg) against Sean Strickland No. UFC 328The Chechen fighter, who began his career in the organization as a welterweight (up to 77 kg), has already stated that he intends to move up to light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) after the fight. However, the fighter's plans go even further, as he admits he might even move up to heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg) to face the Brazilian.

During UFC Media Day, Chimaev explained that his focus is on high-impact fights with enormous commercial appeal. The Wolf stated that he faces... Alex Poatán as one of the biggest names in the organization currently, and revealed that if the Brazilian does not return to the light heavyweight division after the fight against Cyryl GaneHe himself would be willing to move up to the heavyweight division in search of a duel.

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"I just want big fights. Alex Pereira, if he loses (to Cyryl Gane"He's going to drop down a weight class again. He's also a big fight, a big name. If not, I'll go to heavyweight. I need big names, a lot of money," he said. Khamzat Shimaev.

Khamzat Chimaev faces Sean Strickland at UFC 328

Sean Strickland e Khamzat Shimaev These are highlights of the UFC middleweight division. Photo montage by SUPER LUTAS.

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Before even considering a potential superfight against Alex Pereira, Khamzat Shimaev He has a crucial match ahead of him. The Chechen is scheduled to defend his middleweight title against... Sean Strickland in the main fight of UFC 328, scheduled for next Saturday (9). The confrontation arrives surrounded by provocations, controversies and even threats exchanged between the athletes throughout the promotion of the event.

Alex Poatan seeks third UFC belt.

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

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The first belt of Alex Poatán In the UFC, he competed in the middleweight division (up to 83,9 kg). On that occasion, the Brazilian faced his biggest rival, Israel adesanya, in the main fight of the UFC 281, and knocked out the Nigerian in the fifth round, accumulating his third victory over his opponent in combat sports. In the rematch, held in UFC 287Adesanya got his revenge, knocked out Poatan, and regained the title.

Exhausted from the weight cut, the Brazilian decided to move up a weight class. After winning Jan Blachowicz No. UFC 291, received the opportunity to compete for the light heavyweight belt against Jiri Prochazka, at UFC 295Poatan knocked out the Czech fighter, won the division title (up to 93 kg), and defended it three times.

Later, it was surpassed by Magomed Ankalayev No. UFC 313, but bounced back by reclaiming the throne at UFC 320. Now, faced with uncertainty about the return of Tom aspinall to defend the undisputed heavyweight title, Poatan face Cyryl Gane In his debut in the category, competing for the interim title.