Ali Abdelaziz: "Ankalaev's chin is tougher than Pereira's – the Brazilian won’t have it easy in the rematch"

One of the most well-known managers in the MMA world, Ali Abdelaziz, shared his thoughts on a potential rematch between UFC light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira. According to him, the upcoming fight could be very challenging for the Brazilian fighter.

"It's impossible to predict exactly how the rematch will end. But one thing is certain — this fight will be very difficult for Alex. Everyone knows he's dangerous, but Ankalaev has a much stronger chin. He's confident, technical, and a serious opponent," said Abdelaziz in an interview with the YouTube channel Submission Radio.

"UFC 313" — a turning point for Ankalaev

Let us remind you, in 2024 at UFC 313, Magomed Ankalaev defeated Alex Pereira by judges’ decision to win the light heavyweight title. That victory marked one of the most important milestones in his career.

Will there be a rematch?

So far, the UFC hasn’t officially announced a rematch, but Pereira has a huge fanbase and the result of their first bout still sparks debate. This keeps the interest in a second clash high. Experts like Abdelaziz are realistically assessing the likelihood of a rematch.

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