Regardless of requires a rematch title battle with Jiri Prochazka subsequent, incumbent gentle heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira claims he has no reservations of grappling with wrestling star, Magomed Ankalaev sooner or later – claiming his personal floor sport is neglected by critics.
Pereira, the present undisputed gentle heavyweight titleholder and former middleweight champion below the banner of the promotion, headlined UFC 300 again in April in large fundamental occasion slot for the Brazilian star.
Handing over his first protection of the 205lbs crown, Sao Paulo knockout artist, Pereira turned in a devastating end over Jamahal Hill, felling the previous gold holder with a blistering first spherical knockout win.
And confirming plans throughout his look at UFC 302 over the weekend for a rematch title protection towards Prochazka – whom he completed again in November at Madison Sq. Backyard, revealed he’s focusing on an August comeback to the Octagon.
Alex Pereira warns Magomed Ankalaev of grappling conflict
Nonetheless, claiming a much-clamored for conflict with the above-mentioned, Ankalaev would possible have to put in wait, Pereira urged critics to provide him credit score for his personal grappling potential, when in comparison with the previous title challenger.
“Everyone talks about (Magomed) Ankalaev – his floor [ability], however they don’t know my floor [ability],” Alex Pereira informed Sportsnet reporter, Aaron Bronsteter.
And whereas claiming a bout with Prochazka has but to be landed, he’s hopeful of preventing the previous champion earlier than the shut of the summer season.
“Whoever they [UFC] need me to battle, however the title that’s on the desk, however the title that’s on the desk proper now’s Jiri Prochazka,” Alex Pereira defined. “We’re nonetheless in talks, I might liek to battle round August however nothing [is] concrete but.”
Linked with an October comeback to battle Ankalaev in a large UFC 306 showdown within the Center East, Pereira insisted he had no real interest in taking such a very long time away from energetic competitors.
Who wins in a future title affair: Alex Pereira or Magomed Ankalaev?
