Present gentle heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev is ready to make his first title protection in a rematch with Alex Pereira. Alex rapidly grew to become a fan favourite within the UFC, primarily as he received each middleweight and lightweight heavyweight titles in a brief time frame, primarily by means of knockouts. Magomed Ankalaev had beforehand had a title draw towards former champion Jan Błachowicz. Amid a controversial determination, Dana White selected to provide Jamahal Hill and Glover Teisheira an empty title shot after he thought-about him an inactive efficiency.
Whereas speaking to UFC Media, the champions expressed curiosity in shifting to heavyweight in the event that they safe a long-lasting legacy in gentle heavyweight.
Ankalaev’s eyes have moved to heavyweight
Carlos Ulberg was raised by reporter Mackenzie Pavasic. The Champion stated of UFC PerthVictor: “I solely noticed the knockouts. I wasn’t keen on seeing the entire battle. I am keen on Carlos Ulberg. He confirmed he is the following candidate.
Ankarayev went on to elucidate why he believes he’ll stay the champion. “We did lots of work. We wept tears and sweat. As soon as that battle is over, we make certain it is ‘and but’.”
The preferred concept since McGregor’s days was to grow to be a double champion. Ankalaev didn’t rule out the potential of elevating the division.
“I am going to maintain this belt and defend it a number of extra occasions. And the following step is to go as much as heavyweight and grow to be a champion there. After that, my relaxation would possibly come.”
Ankalaev’s message is evident. He’s centered on defending the title, taking up all challengers and in the end testing himself in a brand new division. For now, the sunshine heavyweight title stays robust.
