Magomed Ankalaev achieved a hard-fought unanimous decision victory over Alex Pereira at UFC 313, showcasing exceptional striking and control. Despite Pereira's reputation as a top striker, Ankalaev outperformed him, landing significant hits including a notable left hook in the second round. Though Ankalaev failed on all his takedown attempts, his striking confidence and pressure kept Pereira on the defensive. After the fight, Ankalaev expressed no doubt about his winning performance, contrasting his constant forward movement with Pereira's retreating style throughout the bout.
"He was considered to be the best striker in the division on the way to this fight... You saw how our striking was working."
"I kept on moving forward... For 20 minutes, this guy was running away from me."
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