Magomed Ankalaev mocks Alex Pereira after hacking controversy

Magomed Ankalaev calls out Alex Pereira for alleging he was hacked

Ankalaev and Pereira share a short history. 'Poatan' claimed the title at UFC 295 in November 2023, and Ankalaev was a viable No. 1 contender for most of his reign. After playing cat-and-mouse for three title defenses, Ankalaev got his shot at UFC 313, where he stole the belt by decision.

Taking to X shortly after Pereira dismissed the message as a hack, Ankalaev wasted no time mocking his former Octagon rival.

"The only thing [that] was hacked. It's Alex's brain. He's not a champion anymore. I'm waiting for you. Don't worry."

Ankalaev is rumored to defend his belt in an immediate rematch with Pereira, hopefully later this year. However, Ankalaev's activity in the UFC doesn't bode well. He has fought four times since 2022, unlike Pereira's seven.

The only other viable option for Ankalaev is Jiri Prochazka, who has been calling for his title shot since emphatically knocking out Jamahal Hill at UFC 311 in January. 'BJP' is one of the few top-ranked light heavyweights that Ankalaev hasn't come close to fighting.