Magomed Ankalaev News
Magomed Ankalaev’s “easiest” fight ever revealed in forgotten tweet
Harry Kettle - September 19, 2025
In a resurfaced tweet, world champion Magomed Ankalaev looks back at what he considers to be the easiest fight of his UFC career. As we know, Magomed Ankalaev is the current UFC light heavyweight champion. In just a matter of weeks, he’ll attempt to successfully defend that crown when he goes head to head with Alex Pereira for the second time – the same man from whom he won the belt. In the eyes of many, he’s the favorite to win and walk away with the title around his waist.
Nobody wants to see Alex Pereira fight Magomed Ankalaev again, says outspoken UFC analyst
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 7, 2025
If you ask one UFC analyst, Alex Pereira shouldn’t have been booked in a rematch with Magomed Ankalaev. Pereira lost the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship to Ankalaev back in March. Ankalaev forced Pereira to fight while moving backward, which was unfamiliar territory for “Poatan.” The constant pressure from Ankalaev paid dividends, as he was able to secure the unanimous decision victory to obtain UFC gold for the first time in his pro MMA career.
Alex Pereira's UFC title run was 'engineered,' says well-known MMA manager
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 13, 2025
A top MMA manager doesn’t believe Alex Pereira would’ve been a UFC champion if Magomed Ankalaev got dibs on a shot first. Pereira reigned as the 205-pound champion with three successful title defenses. After defeating Jiri Prochazka to capture the gold, “Poatan” finished Jamahal Hill, Prochazka a second time, and Khalil Rountree. Pereira’s reign came to an end courtesy of Ankalaev, who had “Poatan” backing up for most of their five-round affair.
Magomed Ankalaev's manager confirms plans for Alex Pereira rematch
Harry Kettle - July 11, 2025
Magomed Ankalaev’s manager Ali Abdelaziz has confirmed plans for a rematch against Alex Pereira later this year. As we know, Magomed Ankalaev is the UFC light heavyweight champion, and he earned that title by defeating Alex Pereira for the strap. We also know that there have been rumors about a reamtch at some point later this year, and it certainly feels like that’s the direction we’re heading in.
Khalil Rountree blasts UFC champion over criticism of performance against Jamahal Hill
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 22, 2025
Khalil Rountree has responded to one UFC champion’s remark about his recent fight. Rountree shared top billing on the UFC Baku card with Jamahal Hill this past Saturday. Rountree’s calf kicks paid dividends throughout the fight. He was able to manage distance and his opponent couldn’t get much going on the feet. Rountree took home a unanimous decision victory, but one UFC titleholder is not impressed.
Alex Pereira takes shot at Magomed Ankalaev amid social media beef
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 8, 2025
Alex Pereira has responded to Magomed Ankalaev’s constant digs towards him on social media. Pereira lost the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship to Ankalaev in the main event of UFC 313 back in March. “Poatan” found himself moving backwards throughout the fight, and he ended up losing the gold via unanimous decision. The defeat snapped Pereira’s five-fight winning streak, which included three successful title defenses.
Magomed Ankalaev's manager provides another update regarding Alex Pereira rematch
Harry Kettle - June 7, 2025
Magomed Ankalaev’s manager has provided an update on the UFC champion’s potential rematch against Alex Pereira. As we know, Magomed Ankalaev is the current UFC light heavyweight champion. He won the belt courtesy of a victory over Alex Pereira, in what proved to be a fairly convincing performance by the new king of the division. Of course, there was always a chance that an immediate rematch would be booked, and it certainly seems as if that’s the direction of travel right now.
Magomed Ankalaev makes big statement about Alex Pereira's UFC future
Harry Kettle - June 3, 2025
UFC light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev has made an interesting statement about Alex Pereira’s future. For Alex Pereira, it certainly feels like he doesn’t have anything left to prove in mixed martial arts. He has entered the sport and gone straight to the top, winning belts in two different weight classes. However, in the wake of losing the light heavyweight strap to Ankalaev, some have wondered how much longer he’ll compete in the sport for. There are obviously still interesting fights out there for him to take, but that doesn’t mean he necessarily will.
Sean Strickland reveals what Alex Pereira can do to dethrone Magomed Ankalaev in rematch
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 28, 2025
One former UFC titleholder believes he knows what Alex Pereira can do to defeat Magomed Ankalaev in a rematch. At UFC 313 back in March, Pereira put the light heavyweight gold at stake against Ankalaev. “Poatan” was hoping to pull off a fourth successful title defense, but it wasn’t meant to be. Anaklaev’s forward pressure proved to be too much for Pereira on fight night, and the Russian contender became a champion via unanimous decision.
Magomed Ankalaev's manager makes big prediction for possible Alex Pereira rematch
Harry Kettle - May 22, 2025
UFC champion Magomed Ankalaev’s manager has given his thoughts on a potential rematch against Alex Pereira. As we know, Magomed Ankalaev is the current UFC light heavyweight champion. He earned that title by defeating and dethroning Alex Pereira, who is a two-weight world champion in his own right. It was a fairly comprehensive win from the new champ but with that being said, a lot of fans and pundits are still interested in seeing them run it back.
Magomed Ankalaev predicted to defend UFC title against surprising name
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 19, 2025
Could Magomed Ankalaev’s first UFC title challenger be a surprising choice? Ankalaev captured the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship from Alex Pereira at UFC 313 back in March. Anakalev forced “Poatan” to move back throughout the fight thanks to his forward pressure. Ankalaev’s efforts earned him the unanimous decision victory and UFC gold.
Magomed Ankalaev makes claim regarding possible Alex Pereira rematch
Harry Kettle - May 12, 2025
UFC light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev has provided an update on a potential rematch against Alex Pereira. As we know, Magomed Ankalaev is the king of the light heavyweight division. He earned that title as a result of beating Alex Pereira to claim the belt back at UFC 313. Ever since then, fans have been wondering whether or not we’re going to see these two men run it back for the championship at some point in the future.
Magomed Ankalaev questions Khalil Rountree Jr’s analysis of Alex Pereira’s UFC 313 performance
Harry Kettle - April 22, 2025
Magomed Ankalaev has questioned Khalil Rountree Jr for his analysis of Alex Pereira’s main event performance at UFC 313. As we know, Magomed Ankalaev is the reigning, defending UFC light heavyweight champion. He was able to earn that title by defeating none other than Alex Pereira, one of the biggest stars in all of mixed martial arts. Ever since then, many have been wondering what’s next for both men – and the popular opinion is that they’re going to run it back at some point later this year.
Alex Pereira hits out at Magomed Ankalaev’s coach over cheating accusations
Harry Kettle - March 27, 2025
Alex Pereira has lashed out at Magomed Ankalaev’s coach over accusations that he tried to cheat during their UFC 313 main event. As we know, Alex Pereira came up short in his UFC 313 main event clash with Magomed Ankalaev. Many were hoping that ‘Poatan’ would be able to extend his incredible reign as UFC light heavyweight champion but instead, his run came to an end at the hands of Ankalaev. Ever since then, fans and pundits alike have been calling for the two to run it back sooner rather than later.
Alex Pereira confirms injury prior to UFC 313 loss to Magomed Ankalaev: "I don't want to make excuses"
Josh Evanoff - March 26, 2025
Alex Pereira entered his UFC 313 fight against Magomed Ankalaev with a hand injury. ‘Poatan’ is fresh off his return to the cage earlier this month in Las Vegas. Back for the first time since a dominant knockout win over Khalil Rountree Jr. last fall, Alex Pereira finally met Magomed Ankalaev. The Russian entered the bout riding a 14-fight unbeaten streak, last beating Aleksandar Rakic last October. While Pereira entered the cage dreaming of a boxing match against Oleksandr Usyk, those plans were foiled earlier this month.
Magomed Ankalaev says only one fighter deserves next UFC light heavyweight title fight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 23, 2025
UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Magomed Ankalaev says only one man deserves to be his first title challenger. Ankalaev captured UFC gold for the first time in his pro MMA career in the main event of UFC 313. He defeated Alex Pereira inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Ankalaev was effective in forcing Pereira to fight backwards, which was out of “Poatan’s” comfort zone. It led to a unanimous decision victory for the champion from Dagestan.
Magomed Ankalaev’s coach claims Alex Pereira was greasing in UFC 313 title fight: “He had some substance smeared on him”
Harry Kettle - March 17, 2025
Magomed Ankalaev has a fairly controversial claim regarding Alex Pereira from their UFC 313 main event bout. Ever since capturing the UFC light heavyweight championship, Magomed Ankalaev has been pretty vocal on social media. It seems as if he feels a bit slighted and, in no uncertain terms, he’s made the world know about it.
Alex Pereira's coaches believe he defeated Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313
Harry Kettle - March 14, 2025
UFC star Alex Pereira’s coaches are of the belief that he should’ve had his hand raised against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313. Last weekend at UFC 313, Alex Pereira fell to a defeat at the hands of Magomed Ankalaev. It was a tight fight but in the end, it was Ankalaev who managed to walk out of Las Vegas with the UFC light heavyweight championship.