New Delhi: Magomed Ankalaev is finally getting a title shot after stretching his win streak to 12 fights in the UFC. Ankalaev is training hard for his first title fight as he will battle against UFC Light Heavyweight champion Alex Pereira in the UFC 313 pay-per-view.
This will be Pereira’s first title defense in 2025 and in the previous year he defended his title three times and his two title defences came on short notice, which shows his dominance in the division.
UFC Commentator Daniel Cormier criticised Pereira before his fight against Magomed as Pereira was traveling to Australia by taking his time out of his training camp. Pereira attended the UFC 312 event in Australia and was in the corner of Sean Strickland.
Ankalaev sent a fiery warning to Pereira that he would outstrike him in the fight and also stated that Pereira’s striking was overrated and had more weaknesses despite his more title defences.
Pereira also responded to Ankalaev’s warning by sharing a training video in the snow.
“I hope you’re ready to do this for 25 minutes,” Ankalaev said on X after Pereira’s training video.
Ankalaev will be a dangerous opponent for Pereira as Pereira’s opponents didn’t have the grappling skills that Ankalaev brought to the table in his fights.
Can Alex Pereira tackle Magomed Ankalalev’s wrestling?
Alex Pereira’s bout against Jan Blachowicz was Pereira’s most difficult fight as he was taken down by Blachowicz nine times and Magomed grappling skills was way better than Blachowicz’s.
The Russian has a successful takedown of 31% and attempted more takedowns compared to Blachowicz. Magomed is currently on 12-fight win streak, whereas Pereira successfully defended his title three times and is unbeaten in his last five fights.
Magomed vs Pereira will be the main event fight for UFC 313 event and in the co-main event Justin Gaethje will be making his return against Dan Hooker.
Magomed Ankalaev is all set to fight for the Light Heavyweight title against Alex Pereira and before their clash, Magomedov sent a fiery warning to the champion. UFC Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
