Magomed Ankalaev does not desire fans feeling bad that he's not battling UFC light-heavyweight champ Alex Pereira next.
The Russian hasn't contended because a first-round knockout triumph over Johnny Walker in January. That triumph moved Magomed Ankalev to a remarkable 18-1-1 record, and he wanted to battle Alex Pereira post-fight. ‘Poatan' will rather deal with the increasing striker Khalil Rountree next. Earlier today, Dana White made the news authorities on social networks.
The Brazilian will heading UFC 307 in October in Salt Lake City, versus ‘The War Horse'. While an excellent battle, the statement mostly came as a surprise to fans. Rountree has some excellent wins no doubt, however if a triumph over Anthony Smith was what was required to get a title shot, Magomed Ankalaev did that back in July 2022.
The light-heavyweight competitor does not desire any compassion. Requiring to X previously today, Magomed Ankalaev made a series of posts responding to Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree. In the very first post, the Russian specified that while he values fans supporting him, he does not desire anybody to feel bad on his behalf.
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I Received a great deal of messages today concerning the Light Heavyweight title battle, my task is to smash individuals's face who they put in front of me, I will damage Rakic in Abu Dhabi and I will not be rejected, I do not require no one to feel bad for me @danawhite @Mickmaynard2
— Magomed Ankalaev (@AnkalaevM) August 16, 2024
Magomed Ankalaev responds to UFC 307 battle statement including Alex Pereira
Simply based upon the post, it appears that Magomed Ankalaev is completely prepared to make a title shot versus Alex Pereira. Previously this summer season, it was revealed that the Russian would hit Aleksandar Rakic at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi later on this year.
For his part, ‘Rocket' is presently riding a two-fight losing streak. Rakic was last in the cage at UFC 300 in April, suffering a second-round knockout loss to Jiri Prochazka. Following that success, the latter injury up getting a title shot versus Alex Pereira simply a couple of months later on.
While ‘Poatan' handed Prochazka a knockout loss at UFC 303, Magomed Ankalaev is enthusiastic that he can likewise make a battle with the Brazilian. In order to get there, he has to beat Rakic at Abu Dhabi in October.
What do you make from these remarks from Magomed Ankalaev? Do you think he is worthy of to combat UFC champ Alex Pereira?
