Alex Pereira says he received’t be preventing Magomed Ankalaev subsequent trip.
After Pereira beat Khalil Rountree and Ankalaev defeated Aleksandar Rakic, many assumed that may be the following battle. Ankalaev is the clear-cut No. 1 at mild heavyweight, however taking to his Instagram on December 18, Pereira claims his subsequent title protection received’t be towards the Dagestani native.
“It received’t be Ankalaev ! 😭,” Pereira wrote within the Instagram caption.
Why Alex Pereira received’t be preventing Magomed Ankalaev subsequent is unknown and who he shall be going through is unsure. However, it’s a giant shock that Pereira will defend his title once more and it received’t be towards Ankalaev.
Pereira is 12-2 is coming off the TKO win over Khalil Rountree. Earlier than that, he scored a knockout win over Jiri Prochazka and Jamahal Hill. The Brazilian is 9-1 within the UFC and since transferring as much as 205lbs is 5-0 with three title defenses.
Ankalaev, in the meantime, is 19-1-1 and one NC and coming off the choice win over Rakic. Earlier than that, he beat Johnny Walker by KO after the No Contest. He additionally fought Jan Blachowicz to a draw for the vacant title, as he has notable wins over Thiago Santos, Volkan Oezdemir, and Anthony Smith amongst others.
