Magomed Ankalaev already has a lot to say as the newly crowned UFC light heavyweight champion.
The Russian standout defeated Alex Pereira via a methodical unanimous decision in Saturday’s UFC 313 main event to claim the crown, giving him bragging rights over one of MMA’s biggest stars. Sure enough, Ankalaev took to social media the next day to declare, “NO CHAMA,” while also praising his opponent and leaving the door open for an immediate rematch.
“It was an honor sharing the cage with you,” Ankalaev tweeted at Pereira. “You are a great champion and your team, your coaches have a lot of class. Let’s run it back anytime you want.”
Magomed Ankalaev open to immediate Alex Pereira rematch, takes shot at Jiri Prochazka
Magomed Ankalaev is ready to run it back with Alex Pereira after beating him for the light heavyweight title Saturday at UFC 313.