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Alex Pereira has a theory on why the UFC hasn't given Magomed Ankalaev another title opportunity. Pereira is coming off a successful light heavyweight title defense over Khalil Rountree.

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Alex Pereira tipped to fight ‘ex-title challenger’ over Magomed Ankalaev by rival Anthony Smith

UFC veteran Anthony Smith recently shed some light on the shifting dynamics of the UFC’s light heavyweight division. Alex Pereira recently defeated Khalil Rountree Jr.

MMA News / MyMMANews / October 2

Khalil Rountree Jr more ‘boring’ to watch than Magomed Ankalaev, study shows

A recent study by AskGamblers has revealed the most ‘boring’ UFC fighters to watch, based The post Khalil Rountree Jr more ‘boring’ to watch than Magomed Ankalaev, study shows first appeared on MyMMANews.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 30

Pereira Slams Ankalaev’s Fighting Style – ‘Boring Style’

Alex Pereira has hit out at Magomed Ankalaev’s style of fighting. The pair have been linked with a fight at light heavyweight, with both sides blaming each other for the fight not going ahead.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 27

Pereira Denies Ducking Ankalaev – ‘He Didn’t Want It’

Alex Pereira denies ducking Magomed Ankalaev as the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion defended his next fight. Pereira knocked out Jiri Prochazka at UFC 303 to successfully defend his title.

MMA News / FirstSportz / August 26

Alex Pereira called out for ‘lying’ about asking Dana White’s team for Magomed Ankalaev

The Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev fight controversy is still very much on. ‘Poatan’ recently claimed that he wanted to fight Magomed Ankalaev but was turned down by the Dagestani fighter.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 25

Pereira Denies Ducking Ankalaev – ‘Ankalaev Didn’t Want To Fight’

Alex Pereira has denied suggestions that he is ducking Magomed Ankalaev. Pereira is coming off a stoppage win against Jiri Prochazka at UFC 303 as he retained his UFC Lightweight Title.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 19

Magomed Ankalaev calls Alex Pereira a chicken

Magomed Ankalaev has labelled Alex Pereira a chicken as the light heavyweight continues to make noise in the division. Pereira is the current champion after knocking out Jiri Prochazka in his last fight at UFC 303 to retain his lightweight heavyweight belt.

MMA News / MMA on SI / August 9

Daniel Cormier: UFC Protecting ‘Golden Goose’ Alex Pereira from Magomed Ankalaev

Daniel Cormier thinks the UFC may be holding back on Alex Pereira. UFC News: Dana White Announces 4 Massive UFC 308 Fights It's been smooth sailing for the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion ever since he won the vacant title in 2023, with Pereira picking up back-to-back TKO wins over Jamahal Hill and Jiri Prochazka in a matter of months.

MMA News / FirstSportz / August 7

Magomed Ankalaev sends warning to future opponents as UFC snubs Russian off title shot

Magomed Ankalaev is not happy with the UFC. The top light heavyweight had pushed a title showdown with Alex Pereira for a while now. However, the UFC snubbed him off the opportunity and put him up against Aleksandar Rakic instead.

MMA News / FirstSportz / July 18

Dagestani Magomed Ankalaev recalls scary encounter with ‘Predator’ Francis Ngannou in sparring

The heavyweight and light heavyweight athletes are some of the scariest fighters in UFC history. Magomed Ankalaev is regarded as one of the most dangerous light heavyweights in the world.

MMA News / FirstSportz / July 14

Alex Pereira not worthy to call himself ‘champion of the division’ until he beats Magomed Ankalaev challenge

Alex Pereira is the reigning and defending champion of the UFC light heavyweight division. After beating two former champions, the next big name as a contender for the title is Magomed Ankalaev.

MMA News / FirstSportz / July 10

'Will knock him out' – Top light heavyweight contender Magomed Ankalaev promises to stop Alex Pereira’s championship reign

Magomed Ankalaev is the only top light heavyweight who has yet to fight Alex Pereira. After becoming the champion, the Brazilian established his dominance, dropping fighters like Jamahal Hill and Jiri Prochazka.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / July 5

Top Contender Magomed Ankalaev believes UFC Champ Alex Pereira’s striking is 'Overrated'

We are just about one week removed from UFC 303. Last Saturday night in the main event, Alex Pereira (11-2) successfully defended his light heavyweight title for a second time when he knocked out former champion Jiri Prochazka (30-5-1) in the second round.

MMA News / Ringside Intel / June 30

UFC 303: Chaos Magic

After a Herculean effort to save International Fight Week, UFC 303…happened. For better or worse, the show went on. In an alternative universe, Alex Pereira never knew that his former kickboxing opponent turned UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya mentioned him in an unflattering way.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 19

UFC on ABC 6 preview and predictions

Robert Whittaker may be under the most pressure in his UFC career. When the UFC initially announced its first card in Saudi Arabia, the Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, Turki Al Alshaikh, asked them to move the event back because the GEA wanted a higher-quality fighter on the card.

MMA News / FirstSportz / June 3

Alex Pereira warns Dagestani Magomed Ankalaev of sleeping on Brazilian’s 'ground game'

Alex Pereira is currently one of the top fighters on the UFC roster. His rise to fame has been commendable and the fighter has already established himself as one of the best strikers.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 16

What Next for Walker After Ankalaev Loss?

Johnny Walker entered the UFC Fight Night wanting to secure himself a better ranking in the light heavyweight rankings…yet he came up short and lost the match to Magomed Ankalaev.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / January 16

Chael Sonnen on Magomed Ankalaev’s offer to Pereira

This past Saturday Magomed Ankalaev came out victorious against Johnny Walker in the main event of UFC Las Vegas 84. The Russian fighter stopped Walker in the second round with a right hook – uppercut.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / January 15

UFC Vegas 84: What’s next for Johnny Walker after a brutal knockout loss to Magomed Ankalaev?

The air was thick with expectation inside the UFC Apex this past Saturday. Johnny Walker, the enigmatic Brazilian with highlight-reel knockouts and a penchant for unorthodox dance moves, had a chance to silence doubters and cement himself as a true contender in the light heavyweight division.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / January 15

After huge knockout at UFC Vegas 84, what’s next for Magomed Ankalaev?

This past Saturday in the first UFC event of 2024, the card from The APEX was headlined by a rematch in the light heavyweight division. Top contenders battled it out for a second time as Magomed Ankalaev (19-1-1, 1 NC) took on Johnny Walker (21-8, 1 NC).

MMA News / MMA on SI / January 14

Magomed Ankalaev Demands UFC Title Shot After KO Win: 'I'm Worth It'

Three months after their first encounter at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi, Magomed Ankalaev (10-1, 1, 1 NC UFC) and Johnny Walker (7-5, 1 NC UFC) rematched to settle their differences and rewrite their first bout's anti-climatic ending, resulting in a no contest.

MMA News / Field Level Media / January 14

Magomed Ankalaev knocks out Johnny Walker at UFC Fight Night

Magomed Ankalaev knocked out Johnny Walker on Saturday night in their main event light heavyweight bout at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas. Ankalaev (19-1-1) ended the fight at the 2:42 mark of second round after knocking Walker to the mat with a right jab to his right cheek.

MMA News / F4WOnline.com / January 13

UFC on ESPN+ 92 live results: Magomed Ankalaev vs. Johnny Walker 2

The UFC kicks off their 2024 schedule back at their home base with UFC on ESPN+ 92: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2 from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main event is a heated rematch at 205 pounds as Magomed Ankalaev and Johnny Walker run it back over five rounds.

MMA News / MMA on SI / November 13

Magomed Ankalaev vs. Johnny Walker 2 Set After UFC 294 Debacle

Top light heavyweight contenders Johnny Walker and Magomed Ankalaev are set to run things back after the controversial ending to their first fight at UFC 294.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / July 31, 2023

UFC 294 adds Magomed Ankalaev – Johnny Walker

This morning we learned that a big time UFC light heavyweight battle is heading to Abu Dhabi. Vestnik MMA was the first to report this morning that former title challenger Magomed Ankalaev (18-1-1) is set to take on Brazil’s Johnny Walker (21-7) in October.