Former UFC fighter Liana Jojua, in an exclusive interview with Telecomasia.net, commented on Magomed Ankalaev’s loss to Alex Pereira in the UFC light heavyweight title rematch.
Liana Jojua exclusively for Telecom Asia Sport
The stoppage can’t be called early – rather, it was late. The defense was passive, while the heavy hitter was landing strikes. And the overhand was very powerful. There’s no question about the stoppage. The Brazilian really surprised everyone, he was in great shape and put on an exciting fight. Ankalaev should have fought the same way as in the first bout. Pereira is a dangerous striker, so it makes sense to make the fight boring to keep the belt. But both athletes are awesome. A future trilogy is possible.
Recall, their second fight ended with Pereira’s first-round technical knockout victory. Pereira has 13 wins and three losses. Ankalaev has 20 wins, two losses, one draw, and one no contest.
