Alex Pereira ‘ducking’ a fight is something that seems quite impossible. After all, Pereira is a fighter who shocked the world by defending his title three times in a year! Surprisingly, it is the same fighter who is now getting the heat for allegedly ‘ducking’ one of his major opponents. Now, it is well known that Magomed Ankalaev has been waiting for a long time to get a title shot.
However, after Poatan’s win against Jiri Prochazka, the MMA world thought that Ankalaev was next. Unfortunately, the Russian fighter was booked against Aleksandar Rakic. While Pereira fought with Khalil Rountree Jr. Up until this time, the fans still had the dream of an Ankalaev vs Pereira fight. But Poatan’s recent post hinted the Ankalaev might not be getting his title shot anytime soon. Taking to his X account, the UFC light heavyweight champion stated, “It won’t be Ankalaev !”
It won’t be Ankalaev ! 😭
— Alex "Poatan" Pereira (@AlexPereiraUFC) December 19, 2024
Such a comment seems to have infuriated the fans. They quickly took to the comments section and lashed out at the UFC light heavyweight champion.
Fans Lash Out At Alex Pereira For Allegedly Bypassing Magomed Ankalaev Fights
As soon as the news went viral, fans flocked to the comment section to chime in with their frustration.
One fan commented, “Chicken.”
Chicken🐔🐔🐔
— Magomed Ankalaev (@AnkalaevM) December 19, 2024
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Another fan said, “Either @AlexPereiraUFC is too scared to step up, or the @ufc is deliberately ducking @AnkalaevM from getting the title shot he deserves. No excuses, just action.”
Either @AlexPereiraUFC is too scared to step up, or the @ufc is deliberately ducking @AnkalaevM from getting the title shot he deserves. No excuses, just action.
— Shah (@ahmadsmohibi) December 19, 2024
A third fan stated, “@ufc don’t want a sticker to be dominated by a wrestler in all divisions, basically @danawhite wants jaw dropping moments in the fights which is fair but MMA means martial arts and not just a striking art.”
@ufc don’t want a sticker to be dominated by a wrestler in all divisions, basically @danawhite wants jaw dropping moments in the fights which is fair but MMA means martial arts and not just a striking art. Same with Alex vs @JonnyBones, @KChimaev vs @DricusDuplesis matchups
— Pavan Reddy (@pavanrockyy) December 19, 2024
This user seemed confused as the comment read, “Context? Is the UFC against it?”
Context? Is the UFC against it?
— Big Moish (@ABoredBochur) December 19, 2024
Another one chimed in saying, “he’s either saying Ankalaev won’t be the one to beat him or it’s most likely Aspinall vs Pereira and winner faces Jones.”
he’s either saying Ankalaev won’t be the one to beat him or it’s most likely Aspinall vs Pereira and winner faces Jones
— MMA Convos (@themmaconvos) December 19, 2024
A fan seemed to have found out the actual reason for Pereira not fighting Ankalaev. The comment read, “Cause you will fight on March 8th and Ank will be on Ramadan.”
Cause you will fight on March 8th and Ank will be on Ramadan
— Danilo Calabró (@DaniloCalabro) December 21, 2024
Lastly, a fan stated, “It’s honestly embarrassing bro.”
It’s honestly embarrassing bro.
— Kenny Okoye🇳🇬 (@TruthfulUfcFan) December 19, 2024
Thus, with things looking tight for Alex Pereira, it remains to be seen whether the much awaited fight does take place or not.
Also Read: Alex Pereira Drops Major Hint At Next Opponent Amidst Magomed Ankalaev Rumors
