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Magomed Ankalaev Gets Personal with Alex Pereira During Press Conference

Alex Pereira came Face to Face with Magomed Ankalaev for UFC 313 Press Conference. It was the First Faceoff of them since their online tirade against each other. It was Very well Known That Both Man Don’t get along very well given their Nature of work. The duo traded insults online on More Than one occasion. Often from Ankalaev’s end as he took shots at Pereira at every given chance.

UFC held a Press Conference for their upcoming event this weekend and many Fighter’s from The card Graced the stage and answered media questions. however, during one Russian Reporter asked Ankalaev if will send Pereira back to Tire shop after Dominating him in upcoming Fight. The Tire shop Remark was Taunt to Pereira as he was working in a tire shop before breaking into UFC Superstardom. Ankalaev Responded Rather Mercilessly as he said ” It’s Pereira’s Wish to stay in UFC or go back to Tire shop after The Beating”.

However, this is not the First Time Magomed Ankalaev went Below the Belt to attack Alex Pereira. In January Magomed Ankalaev made a claim that Alex Pereira goes to all UFC fights for Free Alcohol and Accused him of being Attention seeker as he said Pereira does all his Shtick for cameras. Ankalaev Also accused Pereira of still consuming alcohol as he said it will not help him against the Dagestani inside the octagon on March 8th.

UFC 313 is Set to be Alex Pereira’s Fourth Title Defence in the Light-Heavyweight Division. the “Poatan” has Has Victories Over the likes of Jamahal Hill , Jiri Prochazka and Jan Blachowicz in 205 weight category. Pereira also claimed Middleweight championship after beating his arch Nemesis Israel Adesanya. Nonetheless, Pereira’s critics points out the fact that he has not fought any High level wrestlers in his MMA career And Therefore, Magomed Ankalaev could present a Great Threat as a Result.

Magomed ankalaev On the other Hand has Already Fought for the 205 crown in 2022 against Jan Blachowicz for majority Draw which Many believed Ankalaev did enough to secure a victory. The Dagestani Native then Rebounded with victories over Johny Walker and Aleksander Rakic. Ankalaev also has several Victories Under his Belt Which Includes Anthony Smith, Thiago Santos and Former Title Challenger Volkan Oezdamir.

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Magomed Ankalaev Has to wrestle Pereira as This Is The first Fight the 205 king will go head to head with a wrestling heavy style fighter. Dagestani native Big Ank Possess Sambo background which Transitioned into global phenomenon in recent years. Ankalaev’s Gameplan needs to more focused on avoiding standing exchanges and be cautious about lower kick.

Alex “Poatan” Pereira is a well known Striker with one punch knockout Power. Pereira’s Greatest Weapon is his Left Hook which he sets up with walking his opponent down. For this Bout Pereira has set up his Lower kicks as Ankalaev was having tough day against leg kicks by Jan Blachowicz. Alex has to setup lower kicks Early On and Hinder wrestlers movement Early On in the fight to counter contenders takedown attempts. Most Importantly Takedown Defence as Ankalaev will surely Plans to Take Alex Pereira into Deep Waters.

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