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Magomed Ankalaev vows to ‘Expose’ Alex Pereira after missing out on UFC 307 title fight

Missing out on a light heavyweight title fight with incumbent gold holder, Alex Pereira at UFC 307 — surging Russian contender, Magomed Ankalaev — who is booked to fight just later that same month, has now vowed to “expose” his arch-enemy when they eventually fight.

Ankalaev, who is slated to return action at the end of October in a return to Abu Dhabi, UAE, is slated to feature in a high-profile main card clash with fellow European contender, Aleksandar Rakic, meeting the perennial contender in a potential title-eliminator.

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As for Pereira, the incumbent light heavyweight best and former undisputed middleweight gold holder, is set to headline UFC 307 at the beginning of the month, taking on surging knockout artist, Khalil Rountree in his third defense of the 205lbs crown this year already.