Joe Rogan’s claims get refuted as newly crowned Magomed Ankalaev dismisses Alex Pereira injuries

Newly crowned UFC Magomed Ankalaev shuts down Joe Rogan's claims about Alex Pereira's condition at UFC 313.

Joe Rogan’s claims get refuted as newly crowned Magomed Ankalaev dismisses Alex Pereira injuries

Magomed Ankalaev slams Joe Rogan for sharing Alex Pereira's injuries (via Imago/X)

Alex Pereira lost his UFC light heavyweight title at UFC 313 against Magomed Ankalaev in a highly anticipated fight. Despite being the fan favorite, the Brazilian struggled to impose his game plan against the Russian. Ankalaev secured a convincing victory, though some controversies arose regarding certain moments in the fight. Amidst the narrative, the new champion is now preparing for his first title defense.

During the fight, many fans criticized Pereira for lacking his usual power and aggression in striking against Magomed Ankalaev. Joe Rogan later revealed that Pereira fought with a broken hand and suffered from norovirus, affecting his performance. In response, Ankalaev dismissed the excuses on social media, asserting his dominance and justifying his convincing victory at UFC 313.

Joe Rogan mentioned his team said that Alex fought with a broken hand and Norovirus, when fighters step in the cage nobody is 100%. I was offered a rematch with him in August and I said yes, but if he is not ready I will fight whoever is next it doesn’t matter.

Magomed Ankalaev via X 
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Following the bout, Dana White immediately announced the possibility of a title rematch, sparking excitement among fans and fighters alike. Recently, the Russian mentioned that he has also signed the contract and will fight anybody, showing his readiness for the upcoming challenge.

Pereira also responded via social media, making fans excited for this mega rematch, which promises to be an intense showdown. It could be the last title fight for ‘Poatan’ if does not emerge victorious in the next fight. At 37 years, no one knows how much longer can he fight in his prime.

In the fight, Ankalaev made sure to use his wrestling as much as possible to keep Pereira guessing throughout the fight. While the Brazilian managed to stuff 12 of the takedown attempts, this directed his focus away from striking. It will be interesting to see how the Brazilian fighter will strategize for the rematch. 

Alex Pereira gets words of motivation from viral influencer 

In the last few years, Alex Pereira became a global superstar by capturing UFC titles in two weight classes, showcasing his elite striking. His intense rivalry with Israel Adesanya elevated his fame, drawing massive attention to their epic fights in kickboxing and the UFC. Pereira’s stoic personality, warrior spirit, and Brazilian roots resonated worldwide, making him a unique and marketable champion.

Andrew Tate comments on Alex Pereira's loss
Andrew Tate comments on Alex Pereira’s loss (via X)

Going into the fight against Magomed Ankalaev, he had incredible momentum and fans didn’t expect him to lose. While experts believe the aura and hype around Pereira were gone, there are people who still believe in him. Recently, controversial influence Andrew Tate also commented on the same, sharing his positive message for ‘Poatan’ 

Pereira is a OG. I was supposed to fight Pereira a long time ago…back in the showtime days. So, he’s been around, he knows the game. He understands you win some, you lose some. You either use it to come back stronger and better and learn something or you use it to destroy you.

Andrew Tate via an interview

Tate was a four-time world kickboxing champion, competing in multiple organizations and gaining recognition for his aggressive and technical striking. He fought in light heavyweight and cruiserweight divisions, showcasing his power and speed. Tate’s kickboxing success laid the foundation for his online persona, influencing his controversial yet influential rise in social media.

Tate had previously mentioned Pereira, sparking curiosity among fight fans who explored their connection through a shared background in kickboxing. ‘Poatan’ established himself in kickboxing before transitioning to MMA, showcasing elite skills, knockout power, and a relentless drive for championship success. Having overcome past losses with resilience, it wouldn’t be surprising to see him reclaim the UFC title later this year. 

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