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Ankalaev Dethrones Pereira in Abu Dhabi

22 Jul

Summary

Magomed Ankalaev defeated Alex Pereira for the light heavyweight title.
Ankalaev won by unanimous decision at UFC 313 in March 2025.
Ankalaev defends his title this Saturday in Abu Dhabi.

Magomed Ankalaev, the only fighter to defeat Alex Pereira at light heavyweight, will defend his title this Saturday. He earned the championship belt in March 2025 at UFC 313, challenging Pereira, who was then the 205-pound champion.

Ankalaev surprised many by standing and trading strikes with Pereira for five rounds, securing a unanimous decision victory. This performance marked a significant achievement for the Dagestani fighter.

Now, Ankalaev (21-2-1 MMA, 12-2-1 UFC) makes his first appearance since capturing the UFC belt. The fight will take place at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, where he faces Bogdan Guskov (18-3-1 MMA, 4-1-1 UFC) in the main event of UFC Fight Night 282.

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