Staking his declare for the subsequent problem to the sunshine heavyweight throne, Russian contender, Magomed Ankalaev claims the UFC are concentrating on a battle between himself and the incumbent titleholder, Alex Pereira, revealing he’s simply ready for the Brazilian to ink his bout settlement.
Ankalaev, the present quantity two ranked gentle heavyweight challenger, has been vocal in his pursuit of a grudge battle with former two-division champion, Pereira because the Brazilian’s dominant title protection at UFC 303 on the finish of final month.
Laying waste to the returning former champion, Jiri Prochazka – for the second time since November, no much less, Sao Paulo finisher, Pereira launched a surprising second spherical high-kick – felling the Czech Republic star with one other brutal knockout.
And receiving a slew of name outs within the rapid aftermath of his win, Pereira was warned by the above-mentioned, Ankalaev that if he shares the Octagon with him, he’ll most undoubtedly be completed with strikes.
Magomed Ankalaev claims Alex Pereira title battle within the works
Offering an replace on his personal return to motion, Ankalaev claims talks are underway with UFC brass for a title cost in opposition to Pereira – who confirmed this week how he plans to make a comeback to defend his crown in December.
“I imagine that’s the subsequent one,” Magomed Ankalaev instructed TMZ Sports activities of a battle with Alex Pereira. “It’s been a very long time within the making, we’re ready for contracts to be signed, and I feel there isn’t a means he escapes this one. I feel we’re going to face one another. As of now, it’s in deep negotiations, it’s actually as much as Pereira to verify it.”
“…Sure, he’s been spectacular however I feel it’s gonna be a comparatively straightforward battle for me,” Magomed Ankalaev defined. “Sure, he went up within the weight class and he beat two spectacular strikers, however that’s all he needed to face to date. I feel he didn’t have any severe grappler opponents, and he’s gonna have a tough time coping with me.”
Who do you decide to win in a future title conflict: Alex Pereira or Magomed Ankalaev?
