Prominent manager, Ali Abdelaziz has claimed despite “politics”, light heavyweight best, Alex Pereira will most certainly share the Octagon with his client, Magomed Ankalaev in his next Octagon walk — describing the Brazilian as a “killer.
Pereira, a former undisputed middleweight champion and the current undisputed light heavyweight champion, has claimed in recent weeks that he will not be defending his championship against the surging number one ranked, Ankalaev next — urging the Russian to instead wait in line.
Sidelined since successfully defending his light heavyweight crown for the third time last year alone, Sao Paulo star, Pereira headlined UFC 307, eventually stopping streaking contender, Khalil Rountree with a bloody fourth round knockout at the fence.