Alex Pereira has been on a tear lately. But some are questioning how long his reign will last. Magomed Ankalaev’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz, has his reservations. He recently raised eyebrows with his comments about Pereira’s chin.
Abdelaziz didn’t pull any punches. He thinks Pereira’s years of battles have taken their toll. The Brazilian striker has been in some absolute wars, both in MMA and kickboxing. Those fights might be catching up to him.
“I believe Ankalaev has way more precision [in his striking], he’s way smarter than both of them. I believe Alex Pereira’s chin is a little bit better at light heavyweight. But the man has been in so many wars, and I believe his chin is not there. It’s normal. It’s not a knock on him. I don’t think his chin is there 100 percent,” said Abdelaziz via Submission Radio.
That’s a bold claim about the champ. But Abdelaziz isn’t just talking smack. He’s basing this on Pereira’s recent title defense against Khalil Rountree at UFC 307. The American managed to drop ‘Poatan’ twice in that fight. It has got people wondering if Alex Pereira’s chin might be cracking.
But let’s not write off Pereira just yet. The guy still won that fight, and in a violent way, after all. But in the unforgiving world of MMA, even a hint of weakness can spell trouble. Abdelaziz thinks his client, Magomed Ankalaev, could be the one to expose this potential flaw, and he is not shy about hyping up his fighter’s chances.
Magomed Ankalaev Believes He Will Exorcise The Demon Out Of Alex Pereira In Their Fight
Trash talk is an art form, but Ankalaev just took it to a whole new level. The Russian fighter isn’t just calling out Alex Pereira – he’s planning an exorcism. The Dagestani fighter is not just questioning Pereira’s skills. He is questioning the very source of his power.
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Magomed Ankalaev recently tweeted some eyebrow-raising comments about the UFC light heavyweight champ. According to him, Alex Pereira’s success isn’t just down to talent and hard work. He thinks there’s something supernatural at play. Voodoo, to be precise.
“My prediction for UFC 307 main event @AlexPereiraUFC win KO voodoo help. After this, I have to do my job, and I will beat this demon out of him. They will never come back,” said Ankalev via X.
Magomed Ankalaev isn’t alone in this thinking. Jiri Prochazka, another top contender, has also accused Pereira of using black magic. Is this the start of a new UFC conspiracy theory? Are fans going to see sage-burning ceremonies before fights now? Well, only time will tell.
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