Magomed Ankalaev already has so much to say because the newly topped UFC gentle heavyweight champion.
The Russian standout defeated Alex Pereira through a methodical unanimous determination in Saturday’s UFC 313 primary occasion to say the crown, giving him bragging rights over one in all MMA’s largest stars. Certain sufficient, Ankalaev took to social media the following day to declare, “NO CHAMA,” whereas additionally praising his opponent and leaving the door open for an instantaneous rematch.
@AlexPereiraUFC it was an honor sharing the cage with you, you’re a nice Champion and your workforce, your coaches have loads of class. Let’s run it again anytime you need.
— Magomed Ankalaev (@AnkalaevM) March 9, 2025
“It was an honor sharing the cage with you,” Ankalaev tweeted at Pereira. “You’re a nice champion and your workforce, your coaches have loads of class. Let’s run it again anytime you need.”
Ankalaev wasn’t all compliments although as he additionally touted how his personal placing expertise in comparison with the vaunted punching energy of Pereira, a facet of the now-former champion’s sport that was noticeably absent Saturday.
I simply watch the entire combat, I can out strike the most effective strikers
First 3 rounds I made up my thoughts I’ll simply strike with him, it was a lot enjoyable and it was not straightforward when all of your opponent does is operating. My strain at the moment was my greatest weapon and I’m very completely happy— Magomed Ankalaev (@AnkalaevM) March 9, 2025
“I simply watch the entire combat, I can out-strike the most effective strikers,” Ankalaev wrote. “First three rounds I made up my thoughts I’ll simply strike with him, it was a lot enjoyable and it was not straightforward when all of your opponent does is operating. My strain at the moment was my greatest weapon and I’m very completely happy.”
Ankalaev additionally took the time to reply to UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov, who congratulated him on Twitter.
Former gentle heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka additionally joined the dialog to reward Ankalaev’s efficiency and counsel Pereira meet him in a trilogy bout. He added that he may additionally go straight for the title coming off of a formidable win over Jamahal Hill at UFC 311, a remark that rubbed Ankalaev the fallacious means.
Or higher thought
Let’s go straightly to hunt the title⚡️
//— Jiri BJP Prochazka (@jiri_bjp) March 9, 2025
I feel you’re a fraud and so many guys deserve it greater than you it’s worthwhile to go win some fights
— Magomed Ankalaev (@AnkalaevM) March 9, 2025
This man is a horrible fighter
— Magomed Ankalaev (@AnkalaevM) March 9, 2025
“I feel you’re a fraud and so many guys deserve it greater than you,” Ankalaev wrote in response to Prochazka. “You could go and win some fights.”
“This man is a horrible fighter,” Ankalaev added in response to a tweet from ESPN MMA about Prochazka.
