Alex Pereira, the light heavyweight champion of the UFC, is emerging as a top star in the organization, especially after a strong year that included multiple successful fights against notable opponents. Despite criticisms about his competition, specifically the lack of grapplers faced, Pereira acknowledges the intrigue surrounding a potential match-up with wrestler Magomed Ankalaev, emphasizing that Ankalaev is a well-rounded fighter. Pereira himself has been honing his wrestling skills continuously and feels prepared to challenge any opponent, reinforcing his status in the UFC.
I believe so. I had a busy year last year with great success. So I just keep doing this work, and I believe so.
Absolutely. If I was in the fans' position that I could watch this fight, it's basically, theoretically striker versus grappler.
When you talk about him, he's a complete fighter, not only a wrestler. He has skills everywhere.
I've been training wrestling and grappling since before I joined the UFC, when I first came to Connecticut.
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