A lot has been revamped who Alex Pereira’s subsequent opponent might be, however Magomed Ankalaev’s supervisor says there is just one possibility.
Pereira is the reigning UFC gentle heavyweight champion. It’s been clear to followers and consultants that Ankalaev is the rightful contender, however there’s been some gamesmanship happening between the 2. Ankalaev has insisted that “Poatan” is ducking him, whereas the 205-pound champion is saying that UFC officers suppose the highest contender is just too boring to headline a pay-per-view card.
Whatever the phrases being exchanged, Ali Abdelaziz believes Pereira vs. Ankalaev is subsequent.
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Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev Subsequent? Ali Abdelaziz Ensures It
Throughout an interview with Mike Bohn of MMAJunkie, Magomed Ankalaev’s supervisor, Ali Abdelaziz, mentioned he has little doubt that his fighter might be Alex Pereira’s subsequent title challenger.
“Alex Pereira can say no matter he desires. That man is such a killer,” Abdelaziz mentioned. “He fought three fights in 167 days. Who am I to say – he can not say no matter he desires? He’s having enjoyable. Ankalaev’s having enjoyable with him. However the one factor that’s going to matter – him and Ankalaev are going to be locked in a cage.
“… Alex Pereira is combating Magomed Ankalaev subsequent. The UFC – all the pieces may be maneuvered, get delayed. Within the UFC, the very best combat with the very best. It’s the one promotion on the planet, I can inform you this – for those who hold profitable, you get to combat for a title. There’s not an excessive amount of politics within the UFC.”
Pereira and Ankalaev each fought in October on separate playing cards. “Poatan” efficiently defended his gentle heavyweight gold when he stopped Khalil Rountree by way of fourth-round TKO. As for Ankalaev, he defeated Aleksandar Rakic in a unanimous determination effort.