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UFC light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev is enjoying being at the top of the pile. Ankalaev took the title from rival Alex Pereira in a tepid affair at UFC 313, but that didn't detract from his fourteen-fight unbeaten streak until then.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / April 9

Magomed Ankalaev hints at Alex Pereira rematch date

After capturing UFC gold and becoming the first Russian light heavyweight champion in company history, Magomed Ankalaev is preparing to defend his title.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 9

Magomed Ankalaev excites fans with major hint about location for Alex Pereira UFC title rematch

Magomed Ankalaev could have the location for his likely title rematch against Alex Pereira as talks continue. Magomed Ankalaev shocked the world at UFC 313 when he successfully dethroned Alex Pereira to become the new UFC light heavyweight champion.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 4

Alex Pereira’s long-time rival makes shock prediction for Magomed Ankalaev rematch as contract talks stall

Alex Pereira will be hoping that his potential rematch against Magomed Ankalaev is a complete contrast to their first meeting at UFC 313 in March. After an extremely exciting reign over the UFC light heavyweight division, Alex Pereira‘s time at the top came crashing down disappointingly against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313 in March.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 3

Alex Pereira backed to put on ‘markedly different’ performance in Magomed Ankalaev rematch by ex-UFC champion

Robert Whittaker doesn’t think Alex Pereira was at his best against Magomed Ankalaev. Last month, the light heavyweight title was on the line in the UFC 313 headliner between champ Pereira and top contender Ankalaev.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 1

Magomed Ankalaev offers bleak update on Alex Pereira rematch despite pair verbally agreeing to new date

Magomed Ankalaev seems to have all of a sudden lost his confidence in an August rematch with Alex Pereira. The newly-crowned light-heavyweight champion appeared to have booked in another meeting with Pereira after dethroning the Brazilian at UFC 313 last month.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 30

UFC legend warns Alex Pereira against making a big mistake in pursuing immediate rematch with Magomed Ankalaev

UFC Hall of Famer Chael Sonnen believes Alex Pereira is making a massive error in running it back with Magomed Ankalaev. Alex Pereira‘s UFC light heavyweight title reign came to a screeching halt at UFC 313 earlier this month.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / March 27

Alex Pereira confirms he fought Magomed Ankalaev while injured

Alex Pereira lost the light heavyweight championship to Magomed Ankalaev UFC 313 on March 8 and it was rumored that "Poatan" fought the Russian injured and sick.

MMA News / MMA on SI / March 26

Alex Pereira believes he won fight against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313

Alex Pereira has remarked that he fought he won his fight at UFC 313, in his latest statement since the fight. Pereira denied greasing allegations, and now disputes the result of his light heavyweight title fight with Magomed Ankalaev.

MMA News / MMA on SI / March 25

Magomed Ankalaev ignites bitter feud with UFC bogeyman after trading bitter insults

The light heavyweight division embarked on a new era earlier this month when Magomed Ankalaev snatched the belt away from former champion Alex Pereira by unanimous decision in the main event of UFC 313 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

MMA News / MMA on SI / March 25

Magomed Ankalaev addresses Joe Rogan comments, teases date for Alex Pereira UFC rematch

Magomed Ankalaev claims he’s already agreed to rematch Alex Pereira and is just waiting on the former champion to do the same. Unbeaten since a shocking last-second submission in his UFC debut against Paul Craig in 2018, Ankalaev’s first title shot at UFC 282 saw him and Jan Błachowicz fight to a split draw for the vacant belt.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 22

‘He deserves it more than anyone’… Magomed Ankalaev reacts as Carlos Ulberg defeats Jan Blachowicz at UFC London

Carlos Ulberg extended his win streak to eight in a row with a win at UFC London. Former UFC light heavyweight champion, Jan Blachowicz returned to the Octagon for the first time in two years at UFC London on Saturday when he took on soaring contender, Carlos Ulberg.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 21

Magomed Ankalaev names date for Alex Pereira rematch with one key request after UFC 313

Just a matter of weeks after winning the UFC light heavyweight title against Alex Pereira, Magomed Ankalaev could already have his first title defense set.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 20

Alex Pereira reacts to Magomed Ankalaev claiming he has a date for his first UFC light heavyweight title defense

The rematch between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev could be happening far sooner than many expected. After Alex Pereira was dethroned by Magomed Ankalaev recently at UFC 313, Dana White stated that an immediate rematch was ‘probably’ the route the promotion would go down.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 11

Magomed Ankalaev receives heroes welcome in Dagestan during UFC 313 homecoming

Magomed Ankalaev was welcomed home by hundreds of fans for the first time as UFC champion last night in Makhachkala. Ankalaev won the light-heavyweight title on Saturday night in the main event of UFC 313, putting an end to Alex Pereira’s dominant reign atop the division.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / March 10

UFC 313 Fallout: Champion and Contender Trade Heated Words

The dust has barely settled on UFC 313, and the newly crowned light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev already has a new target on his back. After a dominant performance against Alex Pereira at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas last Saturday, Ankalaev isn’t mincing words about who deserves a shot at his belt.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / March 10

After becoming champion at UFC 313, what’s next for Magomed Ankalaev?

This past Saturday in the main event of UFC 313, the light heavyweight title was on the line. Alex Pereira (12-3) was looking for his fourth successful title defense in less than 12 months as he took on the number one contender Magomed Ankalaev (21-1-1, 1 NC).

MMA News / Athlon Sports / March 10

Magomed Ankalaev Destroys Jon Jones' Flex Post with Classic Accusation

Magomed Ankalaev wasted little time responding to Jon Jones after the heavyweight champion shared a celebratory post in the aftermath of UFC 313. Jones, who still holds the UFC heavyweight title, highlighted his dominance by pointing out that he has more title defenses than all current male champions combined.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / March 10

Pros React To Ankalaev Beating Pereira – ‘Garbage Decision’

MMA pros gave their take on Magomed Ankalaev defeating Alex Pereira to become the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion at UFC 313. Ankalaev secured a unanimous decision victory to end Pereira’s reign as champion, giving the latter his first loss at the weight class: 49-46, 48-47, 48-47.

MMA News / Field Level Media / March 9

Magomed Ankalaev takes down Alex Pereira at UFC 313

LAS VEGAS -- Magomed Ankalaev claimed the UFC light heavyweight title with a convincing unanimous decision victory over Alex Pereira at UFC 313 on Saturday night, defeating the defending champion 49-46, 48-47, 48-47.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / March 8

Magomed Ankalaev Responds to Claims UFC Is 'Praying' for Alex Pereira's Win

UFC lightheavyweight contender Magomed Ankalaev is aware of Brendan Schaub’s claim that the UFC is hoping Alex Pereira wins at UFC 313, but he isn’t letting that affect him.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / March 7

UFC 313 Main Event Preview and Prediction: Alex Pereira – Magomed Ankalaev

Tomorrow night in the main event of UFC 313, the light heavyweight title is on the line. Arguably the biggest star in the sport right now, Alex Pereira (12-2), will look to defend his title against arguably his toughest challenger in Dagestan’s Magomed Ankalaev (20-1-1, 1 NC).

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / March 7

Top Betting Underdogs for UFC Seattle featuring Magomed Ankalaev

UFC 313 is set to deliver an action-packed night of fights this Saturday, March 8, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The main event features a highly anticipated light heavyweight title clash between champion Alex Pereira and top contender Magomed Ankalaev.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / March 6