Alex Pereira’s coach Glover Teixeira has both praised and criticized UFC champion Khamzat Chimaev in a recent interview.
Right now, Khamzat Chimaev is at the top of the world. He is the king of the middleweight division in the UFC after winning the world title from Dricus du Plessis earlier this year. Now he has his sights set on cementing his legacy even further, perhaps by moving up to 205 pounds in search of a second world championship.
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If he did, Chimaev would face Alex Pereira – a fight that has been teased for a while. While ‘Poatan’ is currently more interested in chasing Jon Jones in a heavyweight superfight, facing Khamzat is certainly still an interesting idea, even at this point in his career.
In a recent interview, Glover Teixeira gave a very honest overview of how he feels about Chimaev as a fighter.
Teixeira’s take on Chimaev
“He’s great, he’s great. I like the way he talks and he backs it up. He comes back and shows it. He’s a great fighter,” Teixeira said.
“If I had to say something I don’t like about Chimaev, it’s that sometimes I see him sparring with guys – he’s beating the s– with people, you know, who aren’t on his level.
“But he’s a great fighter and he’s good on the microphone too,” he added.
Quotes via Bloody elbow
What do you think would happen if Khamzat Chimaev and Alex Pereira faced off in the Octagon? Do you agree with any of Glover Teixeira’s comments and if so, which parts? Let us know your thoughts on this, BJPENN Nation!
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