Ankalaev refused to argue with the reissue for money before the UFC championship battle

Russian Magomed Ankalaev refused a bet, offered to him by Brazilian Alex Pereyira before the battle for the UFC champion in half -burned.

Pereira offered Ankalaev an agreement: the loser in battle will transfer 200 thousand dollars to the charity that the winner will choose. “You say that you are sure of your victory, so agree. In addition, those in need will win at any outcome, ”wrote Pereira in social networks.

– As a Muslim, I can say that bets in Islam are prohibited. In addition, as a Muslim, I must give 2.5% of my condition to charity every year, this is one of the five pillars of Islam. Many children around the world need help, and we can do something after the battle, but we do not have to advertise it. Our managers have good relations, so we can let them do this. To the soon, ”answered Ankalaev in social networks.

The current champion of Pereira will defend the title against the first number of the Ankalaev rating on March 8 at the UFC 313 tournament in Las Vegas (USA). Ankalayev has for a career in MMA 19 victories, defeat and a draw, one battle was recognized as failed. On the account of Peresy 12 wins with two defeats. The fight with Ankalaev will be the fourth defense of the champion belt for the Brazilian.

Watch the live broadcast of the UFC 313 tournament on Sunday, March 9, from 2:00 Moscow time on the channel “Match! Fighter ”, from 6:00 – on the channel“ Match TV ”. Also, broadcasts of battles will be available on Matchtv.ru and Sportbox.ru sites.