The latest controversy in the MMA world comes from an unexpected place. This involves UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira and rising contender Magomed Ankalaev. Their potential matchup has sparked a war of words, with unexpected players joining the fray.
Ali Abdelaziz, the outspoken manager associated with Khabib Nurmagomedov’s team, recently dropped a bombshell on social media. He claimed the UFC never offered Ankalaev a fight against Pereira.
“Just to be clear the UFC never offered a fight to Magomed Ankalaev against Alex Perreira, this is one thing I’m 100% certain about,” wrote Abdelaziz.
Pereira had previously suggested that Magomed Ankalaev turned down a title shot. The plot thickened even more when Ankalaev himself weighed in on the matter. He called Pereira’s claim “the biggest lie” and defended his fighting spirit.
As this saga continues to unfold, fans can’t help but wonder who will emerge victorious in this war of words. Only time will tell, but one thing’s for certain – the MMA world is never short on entertainment, both in and out of the cage.
Magomed Ankalev Calls Alex Pereira A Liar
Recently, a war of words erupted between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev. The dispute centered around a potential title fight that never materialized. Pereira lit the fuse when he claimed Ankalaev had turned down a championship bout. The Russian fighter fired back on social media as he vehemently denied ever receiving an offer for the title shot.
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Ankalaev called the Brazilian striker a ‘liar’ for spreading false news about him. Their recent rivalry was ignited when the Russian fighter was passed over for a title shot and the #8 ranked fighter was brought in instead.
“@AlexPereiraUFC you are a liar. You said I turned fire down against you. @danawhite @Mickmaynard2 never offer me a fight against you. I’m gonna make you eat your word after I handle my business,” wrote Ankalaev.
Both fighters are scheduled for upcoming bouts. Pereira will defend his title against Khalil Rountree at UFC 307 in October. Meanwhile, Magomed Ankalaev is set to face Aleksandar Rakic at UFC 308 later that month.
As both fighters prepare for their upcoming bouts, the tension continues to simmer. Will they eventually meet in the octagon to settle their differences? Only time will tell. Until then, fight fans can enjoy the verbal jabs and counterpunches.
Also Read: Alex Pereira Reveals Real Reason Why He Is Fighting Khalil Rountree Instead Of Magomed Ankalaev
