Sustaining a rematch with arch-rival, Alex Pereira is probably going subsequent, UFC 313 victor, Magomed Ankalaev has claimed he won’t enable the Brazilian to see the scorecards this time round — vowing to complete him in a direct rematch.
Ankalaev, the newly-minted undisputed gentle heavyweight champion, headlined UFC 313 final weekend in opposition to Sao Paulo knockout artist, Pereira, narrowly touchdown a unanimous determination (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) triumph in opposition to the previous two-weight champion.
And given the shut nature of the pairing in ‘Sin City’, followers and pundits instantly known as for a rematch between Ankalaev and Pereira subsequent — with the duo each welcoming the prospect to take one another on subsequent.
Claiming negotiations are already underway for him to defend his title in opposition to Pereira subsequent, Ankalaev accused the previous champion of “running” from him throughout UFC 313.
And himself assured of securing a re-run with the Russian star subsequent, Pereira claimed talks have been already tabled for him to struggle Ankalaev once more.
“Guys, I’m back home,” Alex Pereira stated on his YouTube channel. “I believe we did an ideal job. Not solely on this struggle, however now we have advanced lots. I’m studying from one another. I’m very completely happy as a result of it’s the outcome I anticipated. I used to be assured on this struggle. I used to be good for the struggle. I skilled lots. After all, some issues occur, however I don’t wish to apologize.
“I know we’re going to have this rematch,” Alex Pereira continued. “I’m already talking about what I did. I already told you about the fight. A lot of people protested there. I haven’t watched the fight yet. I’m going to watch the fight and give my opinion.”
Magomed Ankalaev vows to complete Alex Pereira in speedy rematch
And reacting to Brazilian star, Pereira’s feedback, Ankalaev claimed he was prepared for a sixth spherical in opposition to the previous, however warned him he would end him this time round.
“I’m ready for round 6 but this time will not go for full distant (sic) let’s go guys,” Magomed Ankalaev posted on his official X account in a single day.
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