Surging mild heavyweight contender, Magomed Ankalaev has as soon as extra issued a stark warning to present division champion, Alex Pereira – claiming he’ll ship the knockout artist again to his native Brazil with out his title in tow as he vows to knock him out in a future conflict.
Ankalaev, who most lately headlined UFC Vegas 84 earlier this yr, knocked again Alex Pereira’s compatriot, Johnny Walker to stay the quantity two ranked contender, touchdown a second spherical knockout within the pair’s rapid rematch.
And as for former undisputed middleweight kingpin, Pereira, the present mild heavyweight kingpin remained the pacesetter at 205lbs over the weekend at UFC 303, laying waste to former champion, Jiri Prochazka with a devastating second spherical high-kick knockout win in Las Vegas.
Welcoming all comers within the rapid aftermath of his win in opposition to Czech Republic native, Prochazka, Pereira – who confused his intentions to make a long-rumored transfer to the heavyweight restrict, was referred to as out by Russian drive, Ankalaev.
Magomed Ankalaev gives to strike solely with Alex Pereira
Not solely vowing to knock out Pereira in the event that they share the Octagon within the close to future, Ankalaev provided to keep away from wrestling of their showdown for the opening quarter-hour of the bout, earlier than sending him again to his native Sao Paulo titleless.
“@AlexPereiraUFC I respect you however the actuality is you’re nonetheless the champion since you haven’t fought me but,” Magomed Ankalaev posted on his official X account. “You fought a pretend ninja and a avenue fighter each with no chins. If Izzy can KO you then i’ll trigger 3x injury. I’ll do it with no wrestling with you.”
“Good for him, I’ll quickly ship him again to Brazil belt much less,” Magomed Ankalaev posted.”
“@AlexPereiraUFC I’ll make a deal,” Magomed Ankalaev defined. “First quarter-hour no takedowns. @Mickmaynard2 @danawhite”
Who wins in a future title combat: Alex Pereira or Magomed Ankalaev?
