Magomed Ankalaev has been vocal about his desire to fight Alex Pereira, asserting that he will knock out Pereira without attempting any takedowns. Ankalaev has repeatedly stated that Pereira's 'chin is gone' and that he is ready for war. Pereira, on the other hand, has expressed confidence in his ability to defeat Ankalaev, suggesting that once he beats Ankalaev, people will no longer consider Ankalaev the best. Pereira also mentioned that he is ready to fight 'anybody.' The potential matchup is generating significant buzz in the MMA community, with both fighters exchanging bold statements ahead of a possible bout at UFC 303.
Magomed Ankalaev calls out Alex Pereira again and says that he will not be attempting any takedowns: 😳 “Alex nobody think you can bat me even the odd maker... I’m ready for war, 0 takedowns I’m coming for you.” Who wins this fight? #UFC #MMA #AlexPereira https://t.co/HM3dNxPMcd
Magomed Ankalaev after UFC 303: 'I will knock out Alex Pereira. I do not need to take him down' https://t.co/iVtXcfrNBQ
Magomed Ankalaev continues to call out Alex Pereira and emphasizes that he will not be attempting any takedowns 😳 "[Alex] nobody think you can bat me even the odd maker... I'm ready for war, 0 [takedowns]. I'm coming for you." #UFC #MMA https://t.co/4IBEUU73cT
Magomed Ankalaev Vows To Knock Out Alex Pereira: 'His Chin is Gone' https://t.co/Var2Xq7Ct6 via @SayanNagMMA
Ankalaev thinks he fighting Pereira next💀 https://t.co/xUWX4w6uGk
Alex Pereira: “When I beat [Magomed] Ankalaev, they’re gonna say that he’s not the best guy no more.” 🎥 YT / @full_send_mma #UFC303 #UFC #MMA https://t.co/5DUBadQci9
Magomed Ankalaev says he will knock out Alex Pereira, and says his "chin is gone" 😳 #UFC303 #UFC #MMA https://t.co/xwshDFHo4b
Alex Pereira on if he thinks Magomed Ankalaev deserves a title shot next: “Anybody.” 🎥 @ufc #UFC303 #UFC #MMA https://t.co/NkQLpjDfgK