Magomed Ankalaev open to immediate Alex Pereira rematch, takes shot at Jiri Prochazka

Magomed Ankalaev already has loads to say because the newly topped UFC mild heavyweight champion.

The Russian standout defeated Alex Pereira via a methodical unanimous decision in Saturday’s UFC 313 major occasion to say the crown, giving him bragging rights over considered one of MMA’s greatest stars. Positive sufficient, Ankalaev took to social media the following day to declare, “NO CHAMA,” whereas additionally praising his opponent and leaving the door open for an instantaneous rematch.

“It was an honor sharing the cage with you,” Ankalaev tweeted at Pereira. “You’re a nice champion and your crew, your coaches have plenty of class. Let’s run it again anytime you need.”

Ankalaev wasn’t all compliments although as he additionally touted how his personal hanging expertise in comparison with the vaunted punching energy of Pereira, a side of the now-former champion’s sport that was noticeably absent Saturday.

“I simply watch the entire struggle, I can out-strike the perfect strikers,” Ankalaev wrote. “First three rounds I made up my thoughts I’ll simply strike with him, it was a lot enjoyable and it was not simple when all of your opponent does is working. My strain right this moment was my greatest weapon and I’m very pleased.”

Ankalaev additionally took the time to answer UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov, who congratulated him on Twitter.

Former mild heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka additionally joined the dialog to reward Ankalaev’s efficiency and recommend Pereira meet him in a trilogy bout. He added that he may also go straight for the title coming off of a formidable win over Jamahal Hill at UFC 311, a remark that rubbed Ankalaev the improper means.

“I believe you’re a fraud and so many guys deserve it greater than you,” Ankalaev wrote in response to Prochazka. “You could go and win some fights.”

“This man is a horrible fighter,” Ankalaev added in response to a tweet from ESPN MMA about Prochazka.