The light heavyweight division of the UFC has seen its fair share of thrilling matchups and unexpected turns. Recently, the spotlight has shifted notably towards Magomed Ankalaev, a fighter who, according to his manager Ali Abdelaziz, is being overlooked for a title shot. This article delves into the underlying reasons behind the current promotional decisions
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The recent controversy surrounding the UFC light heavyweight division has left fans and fighters alike scratching their heads. Alex Pereira, the reigning champion, has expressed his desire to face Magomed Ankalaev, only to be matched up with Khalil Rountree instead. Pereira insists that Ankalaev refused to fight him, citing unclear reasons for his decision. On
The recent announcement of Khalil Rountree getting a title shot before Magomed Ankalaev has stirred up controversy in the MMA community. Former champions Jamahal Hill and Jiri Prochazka were surprised to see the promotion book light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira against Rountree in the UFC 307 headliner, scheduled for October 5 at Salt Lake City.