The UFC has been screwing Ankaleav for years. Who else wants to see him take the belt?

[ThaiSexPills]

If Ank loses this how many posters are going to vanish off of Sherdog?

They won’t, they’ll just say he sucked and pereira got favorable matchups still and move onto hyping his next opponent. Rince and repeat.

 

[joy2day]

They won’t, they’ll just say he sucked and pereira got favorable matchups still and move onto hyping his next opponent. Rince and repeat.

"He was never any good."

 

[Ironheart]

War Poatan.

 

[IDGETKTFO]

Will be fun to bump this thread when TS goes into hiding for a week like usual whenever Alex wins or Izzy loses.

 

[flektarn]

They won’t, they’ll just say he sucked and pereira got favorable matchups still and move onto hyping his next opponent. Rince and repeat.

they'll cope and say they never considered Ankalaev a grappler, he's just a striker WITH grappling and that Poatan still hasn't had to fight a REAL grappler. Even though they dick ride his grappling accolades in this very thread.

The no TRUE grappler argument, forever and ever.

 

[dschinghiskhan1]

I would like to see him knocked out and then retire immediately after.

Unfortunately I think he's probably going to win.

 

[Dreyga_King of Sherbums]

3 of ufc s top 10 Gates ever are Pereria. 1 he had tge 300 card so that's not just him. 2 was him carrying moat of it.

Khabib has 1. But Conor carried most of that weight as he was by far the bigger part of draw that fight. Khabib has none on his own.

Khabib had 1 big card on his own agsinst Dustin that was first fight after the Conor aftermath his 2nd after n last fight against a bigger draw than Dustin he did nearly half of the Dustin fight as the Connie dust was off him.

So no Khabib himself is not a bigger draw . He was for 1 fight ....... the Conor effect and as big in his next again Conor effect. Dropping more than a 1/3 vs Gaethje as big or bigger draw than Dustin shows this.

I'm sure Khabib is a huge SM influencer and likely was then doesnt mean he's a bigger draw on fight night.

Has nothing to do with who's better Khabib is top 5 p4p all time Connie isn't even more top 25 imo yet he's the MUCH bigger draw as hea proven.

10 highest UFC event gates in promotion history

UFC 306 at Sphere marked the third highest gate in promotion history. Here’s a list of the top 10.

mmajunkie.usatoday.com

Alex Pereira is NOT More Popular Than Khabib

The Facts

Let’s shut this nonsense down with actual data, not cherry-picked UFC gate numbers taken out of context.


1. Those UFC Gates Had Nothing to Do with Pereira

People saying Pereira is a massive draw because of UFC gate numbers are completely ignoring the actual circumstances:

UFC 295 (MSG) – Jon Jones’ card: Originally booked as Jones vs. Miocic, the gate was already sold out before Pereira was even involved. Pereira was a last-minute replacement after Jones got injured. Source: mmafighting.com/2023/10/25/23930950/jon-jones-vs-stipe-miocic-off-ufc-295-magomed-ankalaev-vs-johnny-walker-added-to-card

UFC 300 – Once-in-8-Years Event: UFC 300 was going to be one of the biggest PPVs in history regardless of who headlined. Pereira was only called in late because other bigger names weren’t available. Source: espn.com/mma/story/_/id/39371728/ufc-300-alex-pereira-vs-jamahal-hill-title-fight-headlines

UFC 281 – The McGregor Effect: This event was stacked, and most seats were already sold before Pereira stepped in. He was another last-minute replacement on a card where McGregor’s presence had already driven sales. Source: mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/09/alex-pereira-steps-in-ufc-281-headliner

None of these gates prove Pereira is a massive draw. They prove he was lucky to be slotted into events that were already massive before he was involved.

2. Khabib’s Viewership Absolutely Dwarfs Pereira’s

Unlike Pereira, Khabib actually carried events on his own name and had historic TV ratings.

UFC 242 (vs. Poirier) – 26 million viewers in Russia alone. 24% of Russia’s adult population watched this fight. Source: rt.com/sport/468405-ufc-242-khabib-tv-views-instagram-fame-russia/

UFC 254 (vs. Gaethje) – 10.8 million viewers on REN TV. This was the highest-rated sports broadcast in Russia during its airing. Source: reddit.com/r/MMA/comments/jr9uey/ufc_254_drew_live_television_audience_of_11/

UFC TV Deal in Russia – Khabib’s Influence. The UFC secured a multi-year broadcast contract with Match TV, airing 40 events per year. Khabib’s presence helped drive these deals, giving the UFC a permanent place on Russian television. Source: insidersport.com/2025/01/06/ufc-russia-match-tv-deal/


3. Social Media & Global Recognition – Khabib is on a Different Level

Khabib was ranked #15 on ESPN’s World Fame 100 (2019). This list ranks the most recognized athletes across all sports, and Khabib was ahead of names like Tiger Woods and Serena Williams. Source: espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2019/03/espn-the-magazines-world-fame-100-featuring-multiple-covers-with-athletes-bryce-harper-anthony-joshua-and-naomi-osaka-on-newsstands-friday/

Khabib’s YouTube Channel – Massive Numbers Even After Retirement. His official channel “KhabibTheEagle†has 1.33 million+ subscribers and 36 million+ total views. Videos regularly hit millions of views, even years after retirement. Source: youtube.com/@KhabibTheEagle

Meanwhile, Pereira doesn’t even register on global athlete rankings and doesn’t have a fraction of this level of online presence.

Conclusion: This Isn’t Even a Debate


Khabib’s fights shattered TV viewership records in Russia—Pereira has never even come close.


The UFC secured long-term TV deals in Russia because of Khabib—Pereira has no such influence.

Khabib was ranked among the Top 15 most famous athletes on the planet—Pereira isn’t even in the conversation.


Pereira’s “big gates†were the result of Jon Jones, UFC 300, and Conor McGregor—not him personally.


If you seriously think Alex Pereira is a bigger star than Khabib, you’re either ignorant or straight-up lying. Khabib was a global phenomenon—Pereira is just a good fighter with a small niche following.

 

[Eater of Souls]

if you dont like someone or want someone to be humbled or like someone better thats cool but this forum and fans are the weirdest fucking people. You'll see people want to snuff out anyone who has any inkling of being a star. Anyone UFC pushes, anyone who is a star or could be one in the future they want to lose.

Thats fine you have that right but then they turn around and say sport is boring, there are no stars and no big fights. Its total shertard logic from these people.

Yep.

It seems like the people who hate an org, a fighter or fighting in general all claim to be fans despite spewing nothing but bile. I mean, JFC if all some people are going to do is piss and moan watch someone else.

 

[Dreyga_King of Sherbums]

Will be fun to bump this thread when TS goes into hiding for a week like usual whenever Alex wins or Izzy loses.

 

[kahymo]

' is there anyone else '

 

[Bork Neslar]

There are enough of them as champs

 

[fandangler101]

I'm sure a buncha contrarian dorks and self-hating masochists are.

Yknow, the type of people who are somehow offended by a blood and guts highlight reel machine super active champion who single-handedly carried 2024 on his back like a jansport.

The type of people who'd want to trade that for a habitual bed-shitting natural insomnia cure like Ank who's way more active whining and making diva demands on Twitter than he ever is in a fight.

I'm sure there's a lot of people like that.

Well said! War Alex!

 

[Söze Aldo]

Why the fu** would any mma fan want a dude that is boring and never fights to defeat a KO artist who is the most active champ we ever had?? Srly, any mma fan supporting Ankalaev should get banned…

It's the hipster contrarian position, no other explanation. Ank has absolutely no organic MMA fanbase backing him.

If/when Alex beats him you will never see another post made on Ankawlev.

 

[TempleoftheDog]

Alright, Sherbums, let’s be real—Magomed Ankalaev should already be the undisputed UFC Light Heavyweight Champion.

He’s literally 13 seconds from being undefeated in MMA. His only so-called “loss” came with a second left on the clock in a fight he was dominating. If that fight had gone just a few more seconds, we’d be talking about an undefeated fighter on one of the most dominant runs in the sport.

And don’t act like you didn’t respect Ank when he was coming up. Back then, everyone loved him for being an exciting knockout artist. The man has 10 knockouts. This isn’t some point-fighting wrestler we’re talking about—Ank was flatlining guys on his way up. It’s only because the UFC forced him into their BS politics that they started pushing this fake “boring” narrative.

And speaking of robberies, we all know what happened against Jan. The majority of fans on this forum know he beat Blachowicz. That was a championship-winning performance. But instead of strapping the belt around his waist like they should have, the UFC rigged the result, gave us a draw, and immediately moved on to Hill vs. Glover. Blatant screwing over of Ankalaev.

Let’s also talk about the fact that Ank is the most well-rounded fighter in the 205 division. Nobody else has his elite striking, high-level wrestling, and championship-level composure. And despite that, he’s been forced to fight his way through the rankings again while guys like Rountree—ranked #8—get title shots. Make it make sense, Sherbums.

And let’s not pretend that the only reason Alex has the belt is because the UFC was punishing Ank. They refused to give him the shot he already earned multiple times. Then, when Ank finally got close again, Alex literally tried to book a fight in the middle of Ramadan to duck him. Pereira knows what’s coming, and so does Dana.

Instead of giving Ank the rightful fight against Pereira, they hand Khalil Rountree a title shot out of nowhere. Meanwhile, Ankalaev is on the longest active win streak in the division and still has to beg for his title shot.

So tell me, Sherbums, who else is rooting for Big Ank? The man Dana and the UFC have tried to screw over at every turn is finally getting his shot. We all knew the truth the night he beat Jan. Now it’s time for him to prove it once and for all. The rightful king is coming.

Yes, we know you despise Alex. So, of course you’re washing Ankalaev’s balls.

Apart from that..

When that draw with Jan happened. The guy threw a hissy fit/temper tantrum in the Octagon. Claiming he was robbed.

That really turned a lot of people away from him. The UFC wasn’t too happy either, I imagine.

So, Ankalaev does what?

Well, he sat out brooding for 10 months. His “return” fight ended up being a NC vs Walker. The guy could have been DQ’d in that fight. So then they remake the fight with Walker. And Walker’s chin was awol, again. Ankalaev got the 2nd round KO.

Then he sat out another 10 months to fight Rakic. Winning by decision. And he’s next for the LHW TS.

Please show me how the UFC has screwed the guy over. He’s getting his second TS in his last 5 fights. A DRAW, a NC, a KO over Walker. And the decision win over Rakic.

And there seems to be proof he’s actually turned down TS.

He’s only been screwing himself. And any sane, educated person should know that.

But there it is.. The SANE part. Since Usman lost, you have not shown a lot of sane reactions, or opinions. As they relate to Izzy/Usman. They’ve both nosedived in epic fashion.

So, please.. Show me how/when the UFC has been “Screwing Ankalaev For Years”.

This has ZERO to do with Ankalaev. It’s about your obsessive hate for Alex. Grow up, ffs.

 

[RockyLockridge]

they'll cope and say they never considered Ankalaev a grappler, he's just a striker WITH grappling and that Poatan still hasn't had to fight a REAL grappler. Even though they dick ride his grappling accolades in this very thread.

The no TRUE grappler argument, forever and ever.

Poatan is ducking DC

 

[xhaydenx]

I don't see how they've screwed him.

He had a couple of decent wins and got a title shot. He blew that. Then he wasted like 2 years on fights with Johnny Walker that no one gave a shit about while the division moved on. Then he beat Rakic to secure his second title shot.

Seems like he's been treated pretty decently for someone who normally won't fight during set months of the year and complains when it's not in his preferred location.

 

[Xanzito]

He’s literally 13 seconds from being undefeated in MMA. His only so-called “loss” came with a second left on the clock in a fight he was dominating. If that fight had gone just a few more seconds, we’d be talking about an undefeated fighter on one of the most dominant runs in the sport.

He's literally a corrupt Abu Dhabi judge away to have a DQ on his record.

 

[Versez]

Ankalaev winning the belt is the worst thing that could happen to the category, heck to the whole UFC !

He's even worst than belal !

 

[Xanzito]

Poatan is ducking DC

Even DC don't want that smoke

 

[jeff7b9]

I already posted the receipts on page 1 of the thread linked below, including video where Ank admits he was offered the Poatan fight at declined it.

Every delay, every stall, is all directly the result of Ankalaevs choices or actions.


It takes a special kind of tard to blame the super active champ who fights twice as often and accepted the fight when offered as he has done numerous times including several short notice title fights,
And not blame the guy who turned down the fight so he could spend 2 years getting thru Johnny Walker.

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Media Thread 'Magomed Ankalaev responds to Alex Pereira, implies he's ducking him'

Sep 29, 2024

Wow, shit is getting real up in hereee

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