There’s a new king of sunshine heavyweight and his title is Magomed Ankalaev.
Featured in the primary occasion of UFC 313, Magomed Ankalaev edged UFC famous person Alex Pereira in a controversial choice. However now Ankalaev is the king.
Who’s subsequent for the Dagestani mild heavyweight champion? Will we get a rematch? A return of an previous champion? Somebody new? Let’s discover the choices.
Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alex Pereira 2
The most important title round for Magomed Ankalaev is definitely Alex Pereira. He dethroned the champion, the largest budding star the UFC present has. The case for Ankalaev and Pereira to run it again lies in domination and star energy that comes with an Alex Pereira struggle. Individuals tune in to look at “Poatan.”
With what Pereira’s managed to do, there aren’t names that really deserve a shot over he. Jiri Prochazka misplaced twice to Pereira. Jamahal Hill misplaced to Pereira and now Prochazka. We are able to’t do him. Jan Blachowicz is coming off of a loss and at the moment booked to struggle Carlos Ulberg. Ankalaev has beat Aleksandar Rakic. There actually is no person else.
If we wish somebody to struggle for the title that isn’t Alex Pereira, they must see who rises to the highest.
Jiri Prochazka a nasty fighter?
This man is a horrible fighter
— Magomed Ankalaev (@AnkalaevM) March 9, 2025
Magomed Ankalaev isn’t any fan of Jiri Prochazka. However the former champion has a reputation. If Alex Pereira needs to take some (nicely deserved) day off, the brand new king might need to hold busy. Jiri Prochazka is the very best title for that.
Prochazka is coming off of a devastating knockout over former champion Jamahal Hill. He’s additionally knocked off Aleksandar Rakic. Different wins: champion Glover Teixeira, former title challengers Dominick Reyes, and Volkan Oezdemir. The one individual to beat him within the UFC is, in reality, Alex Pereira.
That is provided that Pereira says “I’ll wait.”
Carlos Ulberg (if victorious)
If we wish a contemporary title that isn’t Jiri Prochazka, the UFC may put all of their eggs within the Carlos Ulberg basket. Ulberg is scheduled to struggle former champion Jan Blachowicz on the twenty second. If he can beat the previous champion, we may see Ulberg soar the road.
Ulberg is an enormous heavy hitter who has wins over Volkan Oezdemir, Alonzo Menifield, and Da Woon Jung. His resume isn’t the best. However Blachowicz is ranked three and a win would definitely put him up there.
This may depend on two issues: one, Alex Pereira says “I’ll wait.” And two: the UFC will need to move on a Jiri Prochazka title alternative.
The one motive I don’t say Blachowicz if he’s victorious is due to Ankalaev’s historical past with the Polish fighter. That struggle was so controversial that the UFC didn’t even trouble rebooking the vacant title struggle after a draw. The brass will doubtless not be too excited to make that struggle once more anytime quickly.
