Alex Pereira has set the MMA community abuzz with his recent revelation. The former middleweight champion dropped a bombshell about his upcoming fight with Khalil Rountree and the problems he faced with the matchmaking against Magomed Ankalaev.
Fans were wondering why Pereira wasn’t facing Magomed Ankalaev for the 205-pound title. Now, they finally have the answer straight from the horse’s mouth. In a candid interview, Pereira spilled the beans on the situation. However, there was an unexpected twist in this tale of fists and fury.
“A lot of people ask me, I always wanted to fight against [Magomed] Ankalaev. I threw that to the organization, left it very clear, but Ankalaev didn’t want to fight against me…If it was the location, if he just didn’t want to….I’m not scared of anyone…He made things difficult, but I’ll come across him soon,” said Pereira via his YouTube channel.
This news from Alex Pereira is something that has left many scratching their heads. After all, refusing a title shot is like turning down a winning lottery ticket. But in the unpredictable world of MMA, stranger things have happened.
Despite this setback, ‘Poatan‘ remains optimistic about the future. He’s convinced their paths will cross eventually. If both fighters win their fights, it is most likely that they will face each other soon.
Magomed Ankalaev Refuses To Be The Subject Of Pity After Title Shot Snub
The light heavyweight division of the UFC has been buzzing with excitement and controversy lately. At the center of this storm is Magomed Ankalaev, the Russian powerhouse with an impressive 18-1-1 record.
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Recently, fans were surprised to learn that Alex Pereira would be defending his title against Khalil Rountree. This announcement left many scratching their heads, wondering why Ankalaev, seemingly next in line, was passed over. But Ankalaev was not looking for sympathy. In fact, he’s actively rejecting it.
“I Received a lot of messages today regarding the Light Heavyweight title fight, my job is to smash people’s face who they put in front of me, I will destroy Rakic in Abu Dhabi and I will not be denied, I don’t need nobody to feel bad for me @danawhite @Mickmaynard2,” wrote Ankalaev via X.
This attitude is reminiscent of a kid who falls off their bike and immediately jumps back on. No tears, no fuss- just determination. The fighter’s supporters have been vocal about their disappointment. Many feel Ankalaev deserved the title shot against Alex Pereira more than Rountree. Despite the setback, the Dagestani light heavyweight’s focus remains unwavering. He’s not interested in what could have been. Instead, he’s looking ahead to what will be.
Also Read: Daniel Cormier Ignites Controversy, Accuses UFC Of Shielding Alex Pereira From Magomed Ankalaev
