Magomed Ankalaev’s supervisor just lately shared his ideas on what could possibly be subsequent for Ankalaev. The Russian fighter who dethroned Alex Pereira earlier this 12 months at UFC 313 to develop into the UFC gentle heavyweight kingpin misplaced his crown within the title rematch at UFC 320, with ‘Poatan’ securing a spherical one knockout victory.
After that struggle, Ankalaev claimed that he fought the Brazilian with a rib injury, and due to that, he misplaced in simply 80 seconds.
However, after changing into a two-time UFC gentle heavyweight kingpin, Pereira now needs to maneuver up and struggle Jon Jones. ‘Poatan’ has his sights set on being the primary three-division UFC champion.
In a current interview with MMAArena, Rizvan Magomedov opined that Ankalaev ought to struggle Jiri Prochazka subsequent. Prochazka has fallen twice towards ‘Poatan’. Nonetheless, after securing back-to-back stoppage victories in 2025 towards Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr., he known as out Pereira for a 3rd struggle.
Since ‘Poatan’ is just not inclined to struggle Prochazka once more, Magomedov thinks a struggle between the 2 former champions would push Ankalaev towards one other title alternative. He stated:
“As we’ve seen, Alex doesn’t appear too desperate to struggle Magomed a 3rd time, however we’ll push for it. Magomed must have one struggle in between, for instance, Jiri. That will be an amazing stepping stone for the subsequent title shot.”
Take a look at the feedback under:
When Jiri Prochazka known as out Alex Pereira for the Trilogy Bout
After brutally knocking out Jamahal Hill at UFC 311 and returning to successful methods, Jiri Prochazka known as out Alex Pereira for a 3rd struggle. Through the octagon interview, he stated:
“I took this struggle extra vital than each struggle I’ve fought, so I’m very proud of this efficiency… F*** man, I desire a third struggle with Alex Pereira.”
Take a look at Jiri Prochazka’s feedback under (2:10):
Notably, Prochazka is undefeated in non-title UFC bouts and has solely 2 losses within the promotion, towards ‘Poatan.’
