Pereira said that he was ready to hold a rare with the UFC champion Ankalaev in August

Brazilian fighter Alex Pereira said that he was ready to hold a response fight with Russian Magomed Ankalaev in August 2025.

Ankalaev on March 8 at the UFC 313 tournament with a unanimous decision of the judges defeated Pereir and won the UFC in half -burning championship belt. Subsequently, the Russian said that he agreed on the date of the revenge with Pereyira.

– I have no information yet [относительно предложения на бой]but August is a good time. As soon as the contract is ready, I will sign it. It does not have to be a knockout in this duel, but I feel that there is enough cunning to do everything that I want with this guy, ”said Pereira in an interview with Ariel Helvani.

Speaking of the first duel, the Brazilian admitted that this was not his best performance.

– As if I felt not at ease. At the same time, during these few weeks, I tried to move away a little from all this in order to relax and digest everything. But there was something with which I agreed, and what I did not agree with. For example, a decision (judges).

I am not going to belittle the merits of Ankalaev. Many are trying to do this, but I’m not like that. I am sure that he also had his own problems, I have my own. I do not want to use this (problems) as an excuse. My hour will come to pick up the belt again, and then I will tell you everything, ”said Pereira.

On the account of Ankalaev, 23 professional fights, of which he won 20. Pereira held 15 fights, having won 12 victories.

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