Another forgettable Ankalaev fight, Poatan to HW now?

[Koro_11]

If Magomed managed to get a nice finish against Rakic I think the entire MMA world would be asking for that Pereira Fight now.

As things stand now the light heavyweight division has the exact same feel to it for me that it did a week ago… I mean, I guess Ankalaev is the top contender, but there’s no excitement around that matchup among the hard-core let alone the casuals.

What are you thinking if you’re Alex Pereira at this point? I would say there’s a decent chance he goes after Tom Aspinal or Stipe/Jones winner.

 

[Wreckless]

In a world where Tom Aspinall doesn't exist, I would love seeing Alex fight the winner of Jones Vs. Stiopic.

I don't think he'd win against Aspinal.

 

[richardjohnson]

What? Ankalaev vs Pereira is the most intriguing fight for both guys right now. Any educated fan should be interested in that fight.

 

[wufabufa]

What? Ankalaev vs Pereira is the most intriguing fight for both guys right now. Any educated fan should be interested in that fight.

Unfortunately the UFC brass has a long list of fights they've refused to give educated MMA fans. Ankalaev just doesn't put asses in seats and casuals keep the machine running.

 

[Hdfi]

It's now or never, he has to move to HW ASAP.

 

[Goatenstein]

Ankalaev didn't raise his own stock at all with that sparring match. He is the deserving #1 contender and could beat Poatan if he wrestles.

 

[AL-Tappo McSnappo]

If Magomed managed to get a nice finish against Rakic I think the entire MMA world would be asking for that Pereira Fight now.

As things stand now the light heavyweight division has the exact same feel to it for me that it did a week ago… I mean, I guess Ankalaev is the top contender, but there’s no excitement around that matchup among the hard-core let alone the casuals.

What are you thinking if you’re Alex Pereira at this point? I would say there’s a decent chance he goes after Tom Aspinal or Stipe/Jones winner.

Rakic kept running away, can't hold that against Ank, be honest, Ank was hunting him the whole time.

 

[glenn777]

Rakic kept running away, can't hold that against Ank, be honest, Ank was hunting him the whole time.

Pereira would've hunted harder.

 

[Mohawk Banditó]

Was the general MMA audience hyped for Pereira-Rountree?

 

[PrideNverDies]

Unfortunately the UFC brass has a long list of fights they've refused to give educated MMA fans. Ankalaev just doesn't put asses in seats and casuals keep the machine running.

Yeah like Topuria vs Evolev, it just doesn't make sense to risk an exciting popular star losing to such a boring, inactive fighter like Ank. Even @AldoStillGoat agrees

 

[MEAN357]

Nobody fucking cares about this guy and it's entirely his own fault.

Boring inactive diva lol

 

[Hezekiah]

Pereira fans desperate to see him avoid this fight at all costs.

Lost count on the number of excuses I've seen raised now.

 

[Koro_11]

Pereira fans desperate to see him avoid this fight at all costs.

Lost count on the number of excuses I've seen raised now.

Aspinal Jones and Stipe are all a tougher Fight then Ankalaev lol

 

[CatchtheseHands]

Nah, The UFC is gonna keep Alex at LHW until he cleans it out. I wouldn't be surprised though if they give Ulberg a TS over Ank if he beats Volkan at this point however lol.

 

[RockyLockridge]

Nah, The UFC is gonna keep Alex at LHW until he cleans it out. I wouldn't be surprised though if they give Ulberg a TS over Ank if he beats Volkan at this point however lol.

I'd laugh uncontrollably the very thought of it makes me smile lol

 

[HHJ]

What? Ankalaev vs Pereira is the most intriguing fight for both guys right now. Any educated fan should be interested in that fight.

TS is scared. People are willing to do all sorts of mental gymnastics to deny Ank this fight.

 

[GrantB13]

Pereira can't move to heavyweight without fighting Ankalaev first. And ideally Aspinall would get a chance against the winner of Jones and Stipe but who knows how likely that is to happen.

 

[Jfreemandrums]

Pereira fans desperate to see him avoid this fight at all costs.

Lost count on the number of excuses I've seen raised now.

The Ank that fought yesterday gets his shit pushed in

I'd love to see it cause Pereira could catch his 4th win before the year ends, but I'd guarantee Ank needs at least 3+ months to prepare

 

[Koro_11]

TS is scared. People are willing to do all sorts of mental gymnastics to deny Ank this fight.

Yes I’m scared that there’s a guy out there who’s capable of making an Alex Pereira fight boring.

 

[HHJ]

Yes I’m scared that there’s a guy out there who’s capable of making an Alex Pereira fight boring.

PUSSY