Rising sensation Khamzat Chimaev has made it clear that he’s willing to fight just about anyone, anywhere, anytime. But maybe not everyone, according to UFC middleweight Markus Perez.
Once scheduled to meet Rodolfo Vieira at UFC Fight Night 179, ‘Maluko’ has suddenly found himself without an opponent following news that the Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion has been forced out of the their upcoming fight due to injury.
In need of a short-notice replacement, Perez told Ag Fight he had two names in mind for the spot: Kevin Holland and Chimaev. Holland’s tough outing against Darren Stewart has likely taken the ‘Smack Man’ off the table, making Chimaev the top choice.