Now formally set to settle their variations at UFC 313, Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev has reignited their disagreement on social media — with the Russian warning the incumbent mild heavyweight that together with his signature of a bout settlement, his “death certificate” has been sealed.
Pereira, a former undisputed middleweight kingpin and the incumbent mild heavyweight gold holder, was introduced because the official headliner of UFC 313 over the course of the weekend, predominant eventing the March 8. card in ‘Sin City’ in a title grudge with surging Russian rival, Ankalaev.
Within the evening’s co-headliner, former interim light-weight champion, Justin Gaethje is about to do battle with streaking Kiwi striker, Dan Hooker over the course of 5 rounds — in a assured barnburner between the duo.
Replying to Pereira, Ankalaev labelled the Sao Paulo knockout artist an alcholic, and claimed he had penned his dying certificates together with his signature of an settlement to share the Octagon with him.
Magomed Ankalaev sends brutal warning to Alex Pereira forward of UFC 313
“You just sign your death certificate I’m gonna punish you for ducking me and I’m gonna make you look like a guy work in a tire shop not professional fighter,” Magomed Ankalaev posted.
You simply signal your dying certificates I’m gonna punish you for ducking me and I’m gonna make you appear to be a man work in a tire store not skilled Fighter
— Magomed Ankalaev (@AnkalaevM) January 20, 2025
Himself most lately retaining his primary rank on the mild heavyweight restrict, Russian contender, Ankalaev turned in a forgettable unanimous choice win over fellow European contender, Aleksandr Rakic over the course of three rounds at UFC 308 again in October.
Competing for a vacant mild heavyweight title again in 2022, Ankalaev fought to a break up choice draw towards former champion and common-opponent, Jan Blachowicz.
