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Magomed Ankalaev reveals targeted summer date for UFC rematch fight with Alex Pereira

Related Topics: Magomed Ankalaev, Alex Pereira, UFC

Newly-crowned light heavyweight champion, Magomed Ankalaev has his sights fixed on a particular August date for his planned rematch with Alex Pereira following their UFC 313 clash earlier this month — in a bid to finally settle their long-standing differences.

Ankalaev, the current undisputed light heavyweight titleholder, clinched the divisional crown earlier this month against former two-weight champion, Pereira in the pair’s heated grudge match in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Magomed Ankalaev vows to stop Alex Pereira in rematch title fight: 'It won't go the distance'
Magomed Ankalaev vows to stop Alex Pereira in rematch title fight: 'It won't go the distance'

However, not without some controversy.