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Ankalaev Prepares for Title Defense Against Pereira

3/20/2025

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Magomed Ankalaev, the newly minted UFC light heavyweight champion, is gearing up for his first title defense against Alex Pereira. After their thrilling encounter at UFC 313, Ankalaev is hopeful Pereira will accept the challenge. Fans eagerly await the rematch, though the exact date is still under wraps, with Pereira keen to step back into the octagon.

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Magomed Ankalaev, the newly minted UFC light heavyweight champion, is gearing up for his first title defense against Alex Pereira. After their thrilling encounter at UFC 313, Ankalaev is hopeful Pereira will accept the challenge. Fans eagerly await the rematch, though the exact date is still under wraps, with Pereira keen to step back into the octagon.