Telecom Asia Sport

“I Don't Understand Why Many Underestimated Strickland Ahead of His Fight with Chimaev”: Ankalaev’s Coach

UFC light heavyweight Magomed Ankalaev's coach, Sukhrab Magomedov, spoke in an exclusive interview with Telecomasia.net about his sparring experience with current UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland.

Ankalaev stymies Pereira, wins UFC light heavyweight title

Magomed Ankalaev has finally broken through as the best fighter at 205 pounds.Ankalaev defeated Alex Pereira via unanimous decision (49-46, 48-47, 48-47)
Bloody Elbow

Magomed Ankalaev’s sole defeat was a last-second submission to a man Joe Rogan labelled ‘sensational’

The UFC 320 main event sees Magomed Ankalaev looking to avoid a repeat of the one fight he came out second best in his career. The Light Heavyweight champion defends his belt against Alex Pereira on October 4, aiming to add to his 20 wins in the octagon so far
AOL

Alex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev 2: The uncomfortable truth behind a crucial rematch

Many fans were waiting for a moment that would never come. They were waiting for a moment they had been conditioned – by the granite knuckles and shins of Alex Pereira – to expect, and yet instead, seconds and minutes ticked by. So accustomed to seeing ...
CBSSports.com

Magomed Ankalaev refutes Alex Pereira's health claim from first fight: If he was at 40%, 'I was only at 20%'

In March, Magomed Ankalaev completed his long journey to the light heavyweight mountaintop, defeating future UFC Hall of Famer Alex Pereira to capture the belt at UFC 313. On Saturday, Ankalaev will have to repeat that feat when he makes the first defense ...