UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira has raised the stakes for his upcoming title defense against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313. As their rivalry intensifies, Pereira has made a bold move by proposing a six-figure bet ahead of their fight.
The Brazilian fighter has upped the ante for his UFC 313 title defense against Magomed Ankalaev, offering a staggering $200,000 bet on the fight. Pereira took to social media to issue the challenge, also taking a jab at Ankalaev's manager Ali Abdelaziz, suggesting that both Ankalaev and Abdelaziz are overly confident about the outcome.
'The Poatan' tweeted, "Since you are so confident you will win, $200,000 to the winners charity of choice. Win or lose this will help those in need. It’s in your hands."
Magomed Ankalaev's upcoming title fight is the culmination of his long pursuit of the championship, having established himself as a top contender in the light-heavyweight division for years. Ankalaev boasts an impressive UFC record, with his only loss being a surprise submission defeat to Paul Craig in his debut.
Magomed Ankalaev responds to Alex Pereira's bet
As the highly anticipated UFC 314 showdown approaches, Alex Pereira has escalated the rivalry with Magomed Ankalaev by proposing a high-stakes wager: a $200,000 bet on the outcome of their fight, with the winner taking all.
Alex Pereira added a charitable twist to his $200,000 bet, pledging to donate the sum to a charity if he wins against Magomed Ankalaev, and encouraged Ankalaev to do the same. Ankalaev responded on X, saying "SalamuAlaykum we will answer tomorrow, Ramadan Mubarak", hinting that he will address the challenge soon.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is gearing up for an electrifying matchup between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313. This highly anticipated fight promises to be an intense and thrilling encounter between two of the world's top mixed martial artists.
