UFC 313, Magomed Ankalaev (21-1-1) ended the reign of Alex Pereira (12-3) In the semi -marked weight division by winning for Unanimous decision and snatch his belt. After this hard defeat, the double champion of the company acknowledged that a rest time was going to be taken to reorganize and Go back stronger. The wait is over, and recently 'Poatan' has revealed that It is back in camp in the face of his next fight, which everything indicates that it will be a rematch against Ankalaev to try to recover the title.
“Happy to be back in Fight Camp“, was the first message Pereira put through his social networks. The Brazilian fighter has been traveling by the world, doing advertising campaigns and clearing the mind After a 2024 in which he came to fight up to three times. 'Poatan' needed to reduce that frantic rhythmand the defeat against Ankalaev was the perfect excuse for Give a break. There is no evil that for good does not come, that it is usually said.
HAPPY TO BE BACK IN FIGHT CAMP
In an interview with 'Freak MMA', Pereira gave More details About his return, stating that “there is still nothing confirmed, but it was mentioned that it could be in October or November. I am ready to return at any time during that period. “You have to remember that the UFC 320 That was going to be played on September 13 in Guadalajara has changed date and location, and now the October 4 In Las Vegas. Therefore, the tenth month of the year will have Two numbered eventsand one of them could be stellarized by 'Poatan'.
Alex Feira and Ankalaev, in the UFC
PROCHAZKA, WAITING
Pereira already defended his belt before Khalil Rountree Jr -Ko- in the first of the two billboards last year in October, and this time the UFC may give it the opportunity to redeem Before 'Big Ank' on these dates. If any setback arises, the third piece of the puzzle is JIri Prochazka, that after finishing his latest exams of the University, he is already prepared to face both Russian and Brazilian. As of September, it is All ears.
Remember that the UFC tried to the desperate that Ankalaev defended the 205 -pound belt in the UFC 317 Before the lack of a stellar event, which in the end has ended up being Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira. Although the Russian gave the OK, neither Pereira nor Prohazka were available. Jiri had to present his final thesis and perform the exams already appointed, while Pereira was not prepared to come back as soon.
In fact, 'Poatan' was not taken Nothing well May the company contact the Czech to take its place. Even He threatened to retireAlthough he later said he had suffered a hacking. Now that both are prepared to face the daguestaní, the most normal – except surprise – is that Pereira is the Next contenderwhile prochazka will have to decide if Wait or face another rival meanwhile.
