Back at UFC 313, he managed to defeat Alex Pereira and get his hand raised high as the winner and new champion. With that being said, Ankalaev is expected to face an immediate rematch against ‘Poatan’, and many think it’ll look quite different to their first showdown.

More than a week after Ankalaev defeated Pereira at UFC 313, the newly crowned light heavyweight champion’s coach has made an accusation against his opponent. The Russian emerged victorious over the Brazilian in the main event on the 8th of March, ending his reign as the 205-pound champion.

New UFC light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev was dismissive of the striking of former champion Alex Pereira following Ankalaev's win in the UFC 313 main event.

Alex Pereira's coaches disagree with the UFC 313 decision. Pereira (12-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) lost his light heavyweight title to Magomed Ankalaev (21-1-1 MMA, 12-1-1 UFC) by unanimous decision in Saturday's UFC 313 main event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Prochazka (31-5-1 MMA, 5-2 UFC) congratulated Ankalaev (21-1-1 MMA, 12-1-1 UFC) for his title-winning performance against Alex Pereira in Saturday’s UFC 313 main event, and initially issued “Poatan” a challenge. He then changed his tune and said it’s a better idea to go straight for the title.

Ankalaev taunts Jones by ruining Pereira super fight Big Ank is satisfied by disrupting anticipated bout and praises Tom Aspinall. Aspinall urges Jones to sign contract for title fight. In a decisive performance at UFC 313,

Firas Zahabi believes Magomed Ankalaev clearly beat Alex Pereira at UFC 313, who he says was too hesitant during the fight.