Incoming UFC 313 headliner, Magomed Ankalaev has as soon as extra reignited his bitter feud with Alex Pereira forward of their heated undisputed mild heavyweight title conflict subsequent month in Las Vegas — claiming the Brazilian needs to be centered on their pairing slightly than travelling to Australia to soak up UFC 312 in a single day.
Ankalaev, a former vacant mild heavyweight title challenger and the present primary ranked contender at 205lbs, is slated to return on March 8. in opposition to arch-nemesis, Pereira — making an attempt to lastly scoop the undisputed championship within the pair’s overdue grudge struggle.
Sidelined since final October, Russian standout, Ankalaev turned in a forgettable — albeit dominant unanimous determination win over fellow European contender, Aleksandar Rakic to retain his standing as primary contender as well.
Magomed Ankalaev launches newest tirade at Alex Pereira
And hitting out at Pereira in a single day — with the previous cornering UFC 312 headliner, Sean Strickland in a call title struggle loss to Dricus du Plessis, Ankalaev warned the Brazilian he can be “fighting for his life” after they share the Octagon, and urged him to deal with preparation slightly than journey.
“I never wanna hurt someone in my life like I want hurt Alex (Pereira),” Magomed Ankalaev posted on his official X account. “He is a fake humble boy.”
I by no means wanna damage somebody in my life like I need damage Alex He’s a pretend humble boy
— Magomed Ankalaev (@AnkalaevM) February 9, 2025
“I’ve been climbing mountain chopping, wood, swimming, in freezing lake and Alex been dancing and making video like TikTok chick,” Magomed Ankalaev continued.
I’ve been climbing mountain chopping, wooden, swimming, in freezing lake and Alex been dancing and making video like TikTok chick
— Magomed Ankalaev (@AnkalaevM) February 9, 2025
