Magomed Ankalaev offers bleak update on Alex Pereira rematch despite pair verbally agreeing to new date

Magomed Ankalaev offers bleak update on Alex Pereira rematch despite pair verbally agreeing to new date

Magomed Ankalaev does not seem as positive about a summer world title rematch with Alex Pereira as both men were last week

"Ulberg is an interesting fighter with the longest winning streak in the division, excellent striking skills and a bright fighting style. Theoretically, his fight with Ankalaev is possible, but a rematch with Alex Pereira is more interesting for the league. But if the fight with Ulberg does take place, I am sure that Magomed will be able to work with him in the stand-up and, if necessary, clinch at the net. And in general... I am sure that whoev…

Magomed Ankalaev says just one fighter deserves subsequent UFC mild heavyweight title combat

Alex Pereira Deserves Fast Title Rematch, Says Magomed Ankalaev Magomed Ankalaev was listening to the UFC London co-main occasion between Carlos Ulberg and Jan Blachowicz. Whereas Ulberg received the combat and is now nearer than ever to a lightweight heavyweight title shot, Ankalaev hopped on X to let it’s recognized that he feels Alex Pereira ought to get his title rematch subsequent. “Good win for Carlos however Alex is subsequent. He deserve…

Former UFC world title challenger turned analyst Chael Sonnen believes former two-weight champion Alex Pereira is making a mistake. Earlier this month, Pereira lost his light heavyweight title to Magomed Ankalaev in the main event of UFC 313. Leading up to the event, all the talk surrounding Pereira centered on the possibility of “Poatan” moving up to heavyweight in pursuit of a third UFC title, but after the loss, all signs point to an immediat…