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On YouTubeMMA News / Total Apex Sports / November 11
Islam Makhachev: Magomed Ankalaev ‘Deserves’ a Trilogy Fight with Alex Pereira
It feels like ages ago that Alex “Poatan” Pereira knocked out Magomed Ankalaev in less time than it takes to make popcorn, but the chatter just won’t die down.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 11
Islam Makhachev Stands Firm on Magomed Ankalaev Remarks as He Calls for Alex Pereira Trilogy
It’s been weeks since Alex Pereira defeated Magomed Ankalaev in under 90 seconds, but the conversation around it hasn’t died down till now. For most fans, it was another high point in Pereira’s career.
Former Champ’s Manager Discusses Training Camp Injury Ahead of Rematch
Magomed Ankalaev most recently made an appearance inside the fabled Octagon last month during UFC 320 inside T-Mobile Arena in Enterprise, NV. His opponent that first Saturday night of October was Alex Pereira.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 3
Dana White Should Return Magomed Ankalaev’s UFC 320 Favor, Says Manager
Magomed Ankalaev could not replicate the dominating performance he showcased against Alex Pereira in their first fight when they locked horns for a second time at UFC 320.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 24
Glover Teixeira lays into Magomed Ankalaev’s team for getting involved in Alex Pereira feud
It seems the hatchet was not buried at UFC 320. October kicked off with a pay-per-view event at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena, headlined by Alex Pereira’s shot at redemption against Magomed Ankalaev.
Brazilian reveals Alex Pereira’s injury issue before Magomed Ankalaev clash at UFC 313
Going into his first fight of the year against Magomed Ankalaev, there were already reports of Alex Pereira dealing with injuries. Now, another Brazilian fighter has added to that narrative, saying an additional issue affected Pereira’s performance.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 19
Magomed Ankalaev backed to reclaim UFC gold from Alex Pereira by MMA ‘GOAT’
Don’t count Magomed Ankalaev out of the light heavyweight title picture just yet, according to a certain compatriot of his. Remaining largely tight-lipped following his UFC 320 title fight loss to Alex Pereira earlier this month, Russian star Magomed Ankalaev was stopped in just 80 seconds by the Brazilian in their bad-blooded re-run.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 11
Alex Pereira regrets not humiliating Magomed Ankalaev with Nate Diaz-like technique at UFC 320
Exacting revenge on Magomed Ankalaev in their UFC 320 grudge match, Alex Pereira has claimed he has one regret over a missed opportunity before his knockout win.
MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / October 10
Alex Pereira suffers broken foot in win over Magomed Ankalaev; opponent entered with rib injury, per report
Pereira knocked out Ankalaev in 80 seconds at UFC 320 in Las Vegas
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 10
Do We Need A Pereira Vs. Ankalaev Trilogy?
Daniel Cormier is rushing to the defense of Magomed Ankalaev after fans were skeptical of the injury claims made after the fighter’s championship loss at UFC 320 against Alex Pereira.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 6
Magomed Ankalaev’s Hospital Clip Proves Manager’s Claim He Entered Alex Pereira Fight Physically Compromised
UFC 320 was intended to be Magomed Ankalaev‘s opportunity to establish dominance, but it may have revealed much more than defeat. Just as the dust settled after Alex Pereira‘s first-round knockout, a new twist emerged.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / October 6
Magomed Ankalaev breaks silence after UFC 320 loss: 'If Allah tested me with defeat, then He wants to toughen me'
One day after dropping the UFC light heavyweight title to Alex Pereira in their UFC 320 rematch, Magomed Ankalaev issued his first public statement thanking supporters and framing the setback as a test he’ll grow from.
Magomed Ankalaev releases first statement after losing UFC title to Alex Pereira
Magomed Ankalaev has released his first statement after losing his light heavyweight title to Alex Pereira in stunning fashion at UFC 320. Unbeaten since
MMA News / Dice City Sports / October 5
Alex Pereira blitzes Magomed Ankalaev in 80 seconds to reclaim the light heavyweight title
LAS VEGAS —Alex Pereira insisted his first meeting with Magomed Ankalaev was a fluke. In the rematch, he proved it. The former middleweight champion recaptured the UFC light heavyweight belt with a stunning 80-second TKO of Ankalaev in Saturday’s main event at T-Mobile Arena, erasing a March decision loss and ending Ankalaev’s run with the title.
MMA News / Field Level Media / October 5
UFC 320: Alex Pereira KO's Magomed Ankalaev to reclaim title
LAS VEGAS -- Alex Pereira reclaimed the UFC light heavyweight title by defeating Magomed Ankalaev in a stunning knockout just 1:20 into the first round of the main event at UFC 320 on Saturday.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 4
Magomed Ankalaev names 15-0 contender ‘nobody mentions’ as potential surprise challenger after UFC 320
Magomed Ankalaev thinks he could figure in an all-Russian UFC title fight in 2026. After reaching the light heavyweight mountaintop, Ankalaev must get past the first hurdle in his UFC title reign Saturday night in Las Vegas.
MMA News / Empire Sports Media / October 3
UFC 320 Main Event Preview and Prediction: Magomed Ankalaev – Alex Pereira 2
Tomorrow night in the main event of UFC 320, we are going to see a highly anticipated rematch for the light heavyweight title. Arguably the biggest star in the sport, Alex Pereira (12-3), will look to regain the title from the man who took it from him, Magomed Ankalaev (21-1-1, 1 NC).
MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 3
Magomed Ankalaev Nicknames: Meaning & True Reason Behind Changing His Monikers ‘Hackaliev’ and ‘Big Ank’
Fighters are no strangers to nicknames. While some have nicknames that can strike fear, others fail to have the same aura. Take Wanderlei Silva, for example, ‘The Axe Murderer’ certainly tells you what to expect from the fighter.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 2
Magomed Ankalaev claims his lone UFC loss was the worst in history after ‘giving up’ in final seconds
Magomed Ankalaev has only suffered one loss throughout his career in MMA, but he thinks it could’ve been one of the worst in history. This coming Saturday, Magomed Ankalaev makes the first defense of his light heavyweight title when he rematches Alex Pereira in the UFC 320 main event at the T-Mobile Arena.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / October 2
Former champion reveals UFC 320 main event fight prediction
Magomed Ankalaev ended Alex Pereira's light heavyweight title reign at UFC 313 in March. The two run it back in the UFC 320 main event on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / October 1
Alex Pereira Brushes Off Ankalaev’s Camp Ahead of UFC 320 Rematch
Alex Pereira isn’t interested in verbal sparring. The former light heavyweight champion is focused solely on reclaiming his belt when he rematches Magomed Ankalaev this weekend in the main event of UFC 320 in Las Vegas.
Magomed Ankalaev is ‘hurting the UFC’, states legend who backs his trade to PFL
Magomed Ankalaev has been criticised for being ‘hurting the UFC’ ahead of his title defence against Alex Pereira. Ankalaev, who claimed the belt in their first meeting back at UFC 313, will look to make a statement in his first title defence when he faces ‘Poatan’ in an immediate rematch at UFC 320.
Khabib Nurmagomedov issues daring statement on Magomed Ankalaev before UFC 320 title clash
Khabib Nurmagomedov has given Magomed Ankalaev a major vote of confidence ahead of his upcoming title defence. UFC 320 is set to take place this weekend at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
MMA News / Yardbarker / September 28
Potential light heavyweight matchups for Carlos Ulberg, Dominick Reyes after bout
The UFC matchmakers will be looking to make intriguing matchups after UFC Fight Night in Perth, Australia. Here’s who the main event fighters, Carlos Ulberg and Dominick Reyes, could be facing next.
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