Khamzat Chimaev has been told he will not be allowed to "jump" the queue and receive a UFC title shot against Alex Pereira.
'Borz' has been campaigning at 170lb where he has recorded several victories to rise into title contention against the likes of Gilbert Burns and Li Jingliang. In his last fight, Chimaev missed weight for his planned clash with Nate Diaz which saw him instead choke out late replacement Kevin Holland.
This led to suggestions that Chimaev would make the switch up to 185lb which he immediately called for on social media by challenging new champion Pereira. However the Brazilian's training partner Glover Teixeira believes that Chimaev should be forced to work his way up the rankings at a new weight before receiving the call.
