Sun Oct 06 07:54:40 UTC 2024: ## Ankalaev’s Style Criticized by Pereira: “Boring,” Says Champ
UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has criticized the fighting style of challenger Magomed Ankalaev, calling it “boring” and suggesting it’s a reason why the two haven’t yet met in the Octagon.
Pereira and Ankalaev have been circling each other for a potential title fight, but a clash is yet to materialize. Pereira has previously claimed Ankalaev was unwilling to fight him at UFC 307, an accusation the Russian strongly denies.
In a recent interview, Pereira doubled down on his criticism, saying, “Honestly, it’s not my fault that Ankalaev has such a boring style of fighting that nobody wants to watch.” He added, “I’m ready to fight the guy. He’s ready to fight me, so whenever they put that fight. People talk about my ground, so there’s a good chance I’m going to show everybody.”
Ankalaev is currently slated to face Aleksandar Rakić at UFC 308, while Pereira defends his title against Khalil Rountree at UFC 307. If both fighters win their respective bouts, a showdown between the two light heavyweight powerhouses seems inevitable.
Fans and pundits alike are eager to see how this potential matchup would play out, especially given Pereira’s comments regarding Ankalaev’s style. The Russian’s grappling skills are widely regarded as a potential threat to the champion, and the prospect of a clash between their contrasting styles has generated significant buzz.
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