When Magomed Ankalaev Arrived In The UFC, He Was Immediately Tipped For The Top. But He's Had To Deal With A Few Obstacles Along The Way.
Magomed Ankalaev will hope the second time's the charm when he challenges for the UFC light heavyweight title at UFC 313.
Ankalaev will challenge reigning champion Alex Pereira in the main event in Las Vegas on March 8 as the Russian contender looks to convert his immense potential into a championship reign at 205 pounds.
Victory over Pereira would represent the completion of a journey that saw Ankalaev encounter some unexpected, and unusual, obstacles as he has followed his quest for championship glory inside the Octagon.