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Magomed Ankalaev & Alex Pereira
Magomed Ankalaev became the new UFC light heavyweight champion with a close win over Alex Pereira. Ankalaev wasn’t able to get Pereira down, but he was able to have success on the feet and in the clinch. Pereira, meanwhile, also didn’t look like himself in there as it could have been an off-night or just how Ankalaev fought him.
Following the win, an immediate rematch should be next for both of them. Alex Pereira was a champion for quite some time and did the UFC some favors by taking fights on short notice, so the promotion should reward him with an immediate chance to get his belt back. The fight will likely take place in the fall in Abu Dhabi.
