Magomed Ankalaev Issues Strong Warning to Poatan, Says ‘Alex Pereira Won’t Be Able to Touch Him’

UFC light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev once again throws a challenge to UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira. Check out what he said.

By Nayan Kumawat

Published on Jul 16, 2024 | 11:17 PM IST | 125.1K

Image Courtesy : Getty Images

In this Article

Magomed Ankalaev vows to end the dominance of Alex Pereira
Alex Pereira’s MMA record

UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has yet again saved a massive UFC card from drowning as he defended his championship on two weeks' notice at UFC 303 pay-per-view.

Initially, former UFC two divisional champion Conor McGregor was headlining the UFC 303 pay-per-view against number sixth-ranked UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler in a five-round mixed martial arts match.

Unfortunately, UFC had to cancel the match after Mystic Mac injured his toe in a sparring session he was having without any safety gear. Alex Pereira showed his heart and saved the card when he accepted the offer to defend his championship against former champion Jiri Prochazka in a rematch.

Stone Hand stunned the world after he slept Jiri Prochazka in round two via a vicious head kick. With his win at UFC 303, Alex Pereira is now the newest face of UFC.

Magomed Ankalaev vows to end the dominance of Alex Pereira

In just a matter of eight months, Alex Pereira has been part of three massive championship bouts, and he has managed to end each fight under two rounds with vicious knockout. Pereira's next opponent is light heavyweight contender Magomed Ankalaev, who is currently on a dominating run and has a 12-fight win streak. Since Alex Pereira defeated Jiri Prochazka at UFC 303, Magomed has been after him calling him out constantly and trash-talking about him.

Recently, while talking to Aslanbek Badaev, Magomed yet again sent a chilling warning to Poatan and stated that Alex Pereira wouldn’t be able to touch in when they lock horns in the future.

Magomed said, "Many experts understand that I can easily beat Pereira. I think with his speed, he won't touch me at all. The most he can do is hit me with a low kick. I want to beat him up. I just want to attack him, just show him that I'm better than him."