Ahead of their first clash at UFC 313 for the light heavyweight title, Magomed Ankalaev vowed to send Alex Pereira back to the tire shop where he once worked. The comment, made by a disrespectful fan at the pre-fight press conference, was met with a grin from the Dagestani. The buildup to their second fight at UFC 320 followed a similar pattern, with Ankalaev turning up the intensity on social media and once again targeting Pereira personally.
But the Brazilian superstar had the final word, knocking out Ankalaev in just 80 seconds to reclaim the 205-pound crown. Now, following his decisive victory, ‘Poatan’ has once again targeted Ankalaev, returning to familiar territory as he continues to assert his dominance over his rival.
Alex Pereira Trolls Magomed Ankalaev by Revisiting His Roots After Reclaiming 205lb Title
Ahead of UFC 320, Ankalaev took to social media and taunted, “You’re gonna be sleeping and on your way working at the tire shop again.” But as everyone saw, that didn’t happen. During their pre-fight stare-down, Pereira made it clear to Ankalaev that he was never going back to that life.
Now, the Brazilian has added insult to injury. He returned to the tire shop where he once worked, celebrating his rise to combat sports legend. The gesture honored his humble beginnings and personal struggles, while also sending a pointed message to the rival who vowed to send him back to the drawing board.