Ancalaev promises to knockout Pereira

UFC welterweight division No. 2 ranked Magomed Ankalaev challenged champion Alex Pereira.

"Congratulations, champ. I'm very impressed. Dana White has always said that MMA is a sport of opportunity. I want my chance. I don't need a fight. I believe my punches are enough to check your jaw. I believe I will knock you out.

Two years ago, Pereira said he wasn't ready to fight me. This is the most dangerous opponent for me in the division, and I am the most dangerous opponent for him," wrote Ankalaev in X.

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Recall, on the night of June 30, Pereira knocked out Jiri Prohazka in the second round. The fight topped the UFC 303 tournament in Las Vegas, USA.