Alex Pereira says he requested 'ordinary guy' Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313 – and knows who's next
UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira clarifies that he was never ducking Magomed Ankalaev. Ankalaev (20-1-1 MMA, 11-1-1 UFC) has been heavily campaigning to fight Pereira (12-2 MMA, 9-1 UFC), but was passed up for a title fight on several occasions.
UFC 313 fight card: Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev, Justin Gaethje vs. Dan Hooker to headline in Las Vegas
Ankalaev (19-1-1, 1 NC) is ranked No. 1 in the UFC's official light heavyweight rankings. He's undefeated in his last 13 UFC fights and most recently defeated Aleksandar Rakic. Ankalaev previously fought Jan Blachowicz for the vacant light heavyweight title in 2022, which ended in a split draw.
Two of the most exciting lightweight fighters in the world will go head-to-head in Las Vegas as Justin Gaethje and Dan Hooker ...
UFC 313 now has one of those matchups that gets the "That has Fight of the Night written all over it" attachment. Justin ...
It’s finally official, Alex Pereira will defend his title against the No. 1 contender at light heavyweight, Magomed Ankalaev.
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