Tim Welch, the coach of former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley, commented on the rumors surrounding a potential fight between UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira and Khamzat Chimaev.
Tim Welch on his YouTube channel
Pereira's fuc**ng huge...he's going to walk in the cage probably 235...I mean that would be crazy because right now Pereira is such a big star for the UFC. I feel like Khamzat might take him down and get on his back and then Pereira'll be like, 'f**k, I've never had someone on my back like this', cranking his face off.
Chimaev last fought in October 2024 at UFC 308, winning against Robert Whittaker by submission (neck crank) in the first round. He holds an undefeated record of 14 wins.
Pereira competed in the octagon last in October 2024 at UFC 307, defeating Khalil Rountree by TKO in the fourth round. His record stands at 12 wins and two losses.
