Magomed Ankalaev Will Be The Next Opponent For 'Poatan' March 8 In Las Vegas
By Vinicius Giglio • Jan. 20, 2025
In attendance for UFC 311 in Inglewood, “Poatan” took some time to briefly comment on the bout announcement with UFC.com.
“I said I wanted a longer break to rest, but I went back to training and felt I was doing very well", he said. “Then I called my manager and told him I wanted to fight. And of course it would be Ankalaev".
After claiming the belt on November 2023 by beating Jiri Prochazka, Pereira defended it three times over the last year, knocking out Jamahal Hill at UFC 300, Prochazka once again at UFC 303 and lastly beating Khalil Rountree Jr.