Ex-UFC star delivers three-word reaction to Alex Pereira vs. Khamzat Chimaev rumors

Khamzat Chimaev is now being rumored to fight Alex Pereira for the UFC light heavyweight title. While the promotion has made no official announcements regarding the matchup, it has drawn the attention of former UFC heavyweight contender Brendan Schaub.

On X, Schaub reacted to a tweet from a news and media account that randomly claimed that a Pereira vs. Chimaev light heavyweight championship bout is in the works. Naturally, Schaub was in disbelief, as no credible source has reported on the rumored matchup.

Khamzat Chimaev has once again stirred the MMA community with a bold social media callout. Known for his relentless confidence, the undefeated Chechen fighter, nicknamed "Borz," isn't one to shy away from challenging opponents across weight divisions.

After Alex Pereira's recent victory over Jan Błachowicz in a closely contested bout, Chimaev took to X (formerly Twitter) to issue a challenge to Pereira, sparking conversations about a potential clash between the two fighters. Chimaev’s willingness to cross-divisional boundaries highlights his ambition to face top-tier opponents, regardless of weight class.

This isn't the first time Chimaev has made headlines with his callouts, and fans are eagerly speculating whether Pereira will respond to the challenge or if the UFC will capitalize on the buzz to set up the high-stakes matchup.