Top UFC light heavyweight fighter, Russian Magomed Ankalaev published a post on social media in which he addressed the division's champion, Brazilian Alex Pereira.
@AlexPereiraUFC I respect you but the reality is you're still the champion because you haven't fought me yet. You fought with a fake ninja and a street fighter both with no chins. If Izzy can KO you then I will cause 3x damage. I will do it with no wrestling with you. @AlexPereiraUFC I will make a deal. First 15 minutes no takedowns.
Magomed Ankalaev
Pereira last stepped into the octagon in June 2024 at UFC 303, defeating Jiri Prochazka by TKO in the second round. He has 11 wins and two losses on his record.
Ankalaev last fought against Johnnie Walker in January 2024 at UFC Fight Night 234. This fight, which was stopped in the first round, ended in Magomed's favor with a knockout. He has 18 wins, one loss and one draw on his record. One fight was ruled a no contest.