Kamaru Usman has suggested that if Khamzat Chimaev defeats Sean Strickland and moves up in weight, he should fight Magomed Ankalaev for the light heavyweight title. Usman's scenario envisions Chimaev defending the middleweight belt, then moving up while Alex Pereira is potentially out 9-12 months due to injury. He proposes either an interim title fight or having Pereira vacate the belt, allowing Chimaev to face Ankalaev for the championship. The post asks readers whether they would support this matchup if Chimaev gets past Strickland. Details about the specific context or timing are limited in the original post.
