Global Sports Central on Nostr: Russia's **Magomed Ankalaev** has dethroned Brazil's **Alexandre Pereira** to become ...
Russia's **Magomed Ankalaev** has dethroned Brazil's **Alexandre Pereira** to become the new UFC light heavyweight champion. Ankalaev's unbeaten streak since March 2018 still alive.
**Key Highlights** š
* Ankalaev outwitted Pereira with forward pressure and tight knees to the body.
* Pereira repeatedly kicked Ankalaev's lead leg early on, but Ankalaev fought back in the second round.
* Ankalaev's superior grappling skills helped him pin Pereira to the fence and drain his energy.
* Pereira marched Ankalaev down in the final round and landed a head kick, but it was not enough to sway the judges.
**Post-Fight Quotes** š¬
> "I can't even put it into words. It has been such a long wait. Here's my dream and it's on my waist." - Magomed Ankalaev
> "I'm going to keep training. I feel good, I don't think I'm hurt or anything. I'll take a few days off and get back into it, this is my life." - Alexandre Pereira
#GSC360 š #UFC
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