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After the fight at UFC 313, many were surprised by the result, as Magomed Ankalaev became the new light heavyweight champion. With a victory over Alex Pereira, the Russian ended the Brazilian's dominance in this division, and all eyes were on Pereira's performance. Many noticed that he did not look like the fighter who won the title, and commentators immediately decided to react to this.
Joe Rogan pointed out that this fighter does not look like himself as he used to. Jon Anik also did not remain deaf to the events, mentioning that Pereira may not have felt fully ready for the fight. Rogan later revealed new information that surprised fans of this sport.
Apparently, Pereira entered the fight with an injured hand and was infected with norovirus, which, it seems, made it quite difficult for him to fight. This virus was the reason why some fighters had to cancel their appearances, and Rogan pointed out that Pereira was indeed in a serious condition. However, such an explanation for his poor performance did not satisfy Ankalaev, who gave his own take on the situation.
Ankalaev's response: "I'm ready for any challenger"
Magomed Ankalaev, the current champion, did not have much patience for explanations about his opponent's health. He responded to Joe Rogan's claims, saying that all fighters have their difficulties, but when they enter the cage, no one is completely ready.
"No one is 100% ready," Ankalaev said.
He also confirmed that he is ready for a rematch with Pereira in August, but emphasizes that he does not care who the next challenger will be if the Brazilian is not ready. He is motivated to give his best and show his teeth no matter who is standing across from him in the cage. It will be interesting to find out who his opponent will be.
This fight could bring a lot of excitement, and there is no doubt that they can give us what we have been waiting for years.
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