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Magomed Ankalaev refutes Alex Pereira's health claim from first fight: If he was at 40%, 'I was only at 20%'


                        Magomed Ankalaev refutes Alex Pereira's health claim from first fight: If he was at 40%, 'I was only at 20%'

Magomed Ankalaev, the new UFC light heavyweight champion, has refuted Alex Pereira's claim that he was only at 40% in their first fight. Ankalaev stated that if Pereira was at 40%, then he himself was only at 20% during that encounter. The two fighters are set to compete again at UFC 320 on Saturday, and Ankalaev is confident that he can put an end to the ongoing discussion surrounding their previous matchup. The article suggests that Ankalaev is dismissive of Pereira's health claims and believes he has the upper hand in their upcoming rematch. It also indicates that the fight is highly anticipated, as it will provide an opportunity for Ankalaev to solidify his position as the UFC light heavyweight champion and potentially settle the debate over the previous fight's outcome.

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