Incoming UFC 313 headliner, Magomed Ankalaev has once more reignited his bitter feud with Alex Pereira ahead of their heated undisputed light heavyweight title clash next month in Las Vegas — claiming the Brazilian should be focused on their pairing rather than travelling to Australia to take in UFC 312 overnight.
Ankalaev, a former vacant light heavyweight title challenger and the current number one ranked contender at 205lbs, is slated to return on March 8. against arch-nemesis, Pereira — attempting to finally scoop the undisputed championship in the pair’s overdue grudge fight.
Sidelined since last October, Russian standout, Ankalaev turned in a forgettable — albeit dominant unanimous decision win over fellow European contender, Aleksandar Rakic to retain his status as number one contender to boot.