Pereira will melt Ankalaev

[MetaIIica]

Let’s get this straight—Magomed Ankalaev might be a competent fighter, but he’s about to get exposed for the limited talent he truly is when he faces Alex Pereira. Ankalaev’s striking is basic, at best, and when you stack that up against Pereira, a world-class kickboxer with actual knockout power, it’s laughable. Pereira has the kind of striking IQ that makes even seasoned UFC fighters look like amateurs. And don’t even bring up Ankalaev’s “wrestling”—as if that’s going to save him against someone with Pereira’s elite takedown defense. Ankalaev won’t even get close enough to grapple without getting his head taken off in the process. Pereira’s knockout power is absolutely ridiculous—he’s got the kind of precision that turns lights out with one punch. So, HHJ, I know you’re out there trying to convince everyone that Ankalaev can handle this, but you’re about to see just how out of his depth he is. Pereira’s going to walk through him like a bad day at the office—and if Ankalaev’s lucky, he won’t end up looking like a highlight reel KO for the ages.

 

[Portland8242]

Post your bet slip then.

 

[HHJ]

Why does everyone have a problem with little ol' me supporting Ankalaev??

I mean, you guys are the one making ALL the threads, not me.

Ya GOTTEN TO.

 

[StanTheMan]

Let’s get this straight—Magomed Ankalaev might be a competent fighter, but he’s about to get exposed for the limited talent he truly is when he faces Alex Pereira. Ankalaev’s striking is basic, at best, and when you stack that up against Pereira, a world-class kickboxer with actual knockout power, it’s laughable. Pereira has the kind of striking IQ that makes even seasoned UFC fighters look like amateurs. And don’t even bring up Ankalaev’s “wrestling”—as if that’s going to save him against someone with Pereira’s elite takedown defense. Ankalaev won’t even get close enough to grapple without getting his head taken off in the process. Pereira’s knockout power is absolutely ridiculous—he’s got the kind of precision that turns lights out with one punch. So, HHJ, I know you’re out there trying to convince everyone that Ankalaev can handle this, but you’re about to see just how out of his depth he is. Pereira’s going to walk through him like a bad day at the office—and if Ankalaev’s lucky, he won’t end up looking like a highlight reel KO for the ages.

Yes we have heard for the umpteenth time, pal.

 

[DiazSlap]

Why does everyone have a problem with little ol' me supporting Ankalaev??

I mean, you guys are the one making ALL the threads, not me.

Ya GOTTEN TO.

Difference is…your life is Sherdog bruh

 

[DiazSlap]

Post your bet slip then.

Better yet, bet the house.

 

[2004 account]

MM said there has never been another ufc champ that was willing to go out and spar all over the world against randoms just to learn how to read people's style better and force himself to have to download opponents' reactions and patterns on demand



That's gonna make the difference between Alex and Ank imo

 

[TempleoftheDog]

I believe Alex will win.

But, I’m neither ignorant, or arrogant enough to make a thread about it.

I want to see more “house”, “car”, or “account” bets.

Unless of course somebody actually backs up their attention seeking threads, with an actual bet slip.. Preferably more than a 5$, 6 fight parlay.

 

[svmr_db]

Ankalaev can't have any success wrestling against such a talented grappler like Pereira.

 

[HHJ]

Difference is…your life is Sherdog bruh

I dont spend my time making threads about my feelings about other posters.

I simply contribute to the community.

 

[HHJ]

Yes we have heard for the umpteenth time, pal.

WICKED SICK AV BRO

 

[DiazSlap]

I dont spend my time making threads about my feelings about other posters.

I simply contribute to the community.

Contribute what?

 

[HHJ]

Contribute what?

Excellence.

 

[DiazSlap]

Excellence.

 

[HHJ]

This saturday's fight, and the hype leading into it would be at LEAST only 30% as good if it werent for me.

 

[TheMMAnalyst]

Elite Takedown Defense?

Poatan has been taken down by every single fighter that tried, including guys like Bruno Silva. He actually hasn’t faced a single high-level wrestler his entire UFC career, though to be fair they are few and far between these days at higher weight classes.

That being said Ank’s wrestling has degraded over time and he’s a greco-roman specialist, not a freestyle wrestler (which poses a bigger threat with the outside setups). Seems like he has it as a safety valve if he’s losing and needs to change things up, but can he depend on it? Tough to know.

Will be interesting to see if Poatan actually respects the threat (if Ank threatens level changes) and how it will affect his striking game. Weidman KO’d Anderson by getting an early takedown that made him change up his whole approach.

Definitely a fascinating style clash if Ank brings all his tools.

 

[HHJ]

The fuck you said about Ankalaev??!?!

 

[Aurelian]

Ankalaev can't have any success wrestling against such a talented grappler like Pereira.

Alex by omoplata bet on it

 

[Guy LeDouche]

I mean it must not matter Ankalaev was a multiple time sambo champion either I guess?
Or is the fight gonna stay on the feet the entire time with no grappling? Because hey Pereira has been taken down by everyone who has attempted one on him.

This Poatan nutriding is getting bad this week, and I’m rooting for him

 

[Guy LeDouche]

Why does everyone have a problem with little ol' me supporting Ankalaev??

I mean, you guys are the one making ALL the threads, not me.

Ya GOTTEN TO.

Damn son you getting the Dreyga treatment, and your not even half as bad as his ass.

I think people are severely overestimating a 38 year old Poatan here and underestimating Ank. Which is the perfect recipe and conditions for an upset