Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev don’t converse one another’s languages however there have been no phrases wanted when the UFC 313 primary occasion fighters confronted off on Thursday following the pre-fight press convention.
The 2 hulking 205-pounders engaged in a tense staredown after answering questions on stage forward of their showdown on Saturday.
Whereas the stress between Pereira and Ankalaev had principally been based mostly across the upcoming competitors, the fighters ratcheted up slightly little bit of dangerous blood within the days main as much as UFC 313.
For Ankalaev, he introduced up Pereira’s latest journey schedule the place he’s been jet-setting midway world wide to nook Sean Strickland for a battle in Australia simply weeks earlier than his personal title protection and likewise making word concerning the Brazilian’s enjoyment for his night time life.
In response, Pereira talked about Ankalaev preventing throughout Ramadan, which required him to interrupt the standard quick he observes as a Muslim so he might drink water whereas getting ready for his weight reduce on Friday.
All of the speaking ends on Saturday when Pereira appears for the fourth consecutive protection of his mild heavyweight title whereas Ankalaev makes an attempt to change into UFC champion for the primary time.
