Magomed Ankalaev unloads on Alex Pereira in a series of tweets ahead of UFC 313

Magomed Ankalaev has gone off on Alex Pereira in a series of tweets ahead of their title showdown at UFC 313 next month.

In just a matter of weeks, Magomed Ankalaev will get his shot at glory. He will challenge Alex Pereira for the UFC light heavyweight championship, with many believing this matchup has been a long time coming. Of course, he’s already had one crack at the belt before, falling short in a draw against Jan Blachowicz. That result, in many ways, set off a chain reaction that changed the face of the division at 205 pounds.

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Now, though, Ankalaev wants to be the one to disrupt the stability that has been brought back to light heavyweight by Alex Pereira. He not only wants to defeat the Brazilian – but he wants to embarrass him, and perhaps even outstrike him – although many aren’t convinced that’s a likely outcome.

He also hasn’t been afraid to take a shot or two at the champion. In his latest social media outbursts, Ankalaev had the following to say to ‘Poatan’.

I never wanna hurt someone in my life like I want hurt Alex
He is a fake humble boy

— Magomed Ankalaev (@AnkalaevM) February 9, 2025

I’ve been climbing mountain chopping, wood, swimming, in freezing lake and Alex been dancing and making video like TikTok chick

— Magomed Ankalaev (@AnkalaevM) February 9, 2025

Ankalaev targets Pereira

“I never wanna hurt someone in my life like I want hurt Alex. He is a fake humble boy.”

“I’ve been climbing mountain chopping, wood, swimming, in freezing lake and Alex been dancing and making video like TikTok chick.”

“Don’t forget, I will make a copy of this [Adesanya knocking out Pereira].”

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