Magomed Ankalaev responds to Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree battle statement: “I do not require no one to feel bad for me”
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 b...