Trash talk in MMA can get pretty personal when fighters start digging into each other’s past. Sometimes they go after fighting skills, other times they attack personal backgrounds or previous careers. The verbal sparring between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira shows exactly how heated things have gotten between these two light heavyweights ahead of their October UFC 320 showdown.<\/p>
The relationship between Pereira and Ankalaev has been tense ever since their first fight back in March at UFC 313<\/a>. Ankalaev won that bout via unanimous decision to capture his first UFC title, but the victory didn’t settle anything between them. If anything, it made both fighters more motivated to prove their point in the rematch. Pereira wants to reclaim what he considers his belt, while Ankalaev aims to show that his first win wasn’t a fluke. <\/p> Alex Pereira didn’t hold back when discussing what he thinks will happen to Magomed Ankalaev after their UFC<\/a> 320 rematch on October 4th. The former champion made it clear that he believes this fight will end Ankalaev’s title aspirations permanently. <\/p> “If Ankalaev loses, it’s unlikely he gets another title shot.”<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Alex Pereira Makes Bold Prediction About Magomed Ankalaev’s Future<\/h2>