Alex Pereira is set to defend his light heavyweight title against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313 on March 8. Pereira, who has a record of 12-2, approaches the fight without altering his preparation despite Ankalaev's reputation and wrestling skills. Pereira claims the only difference is Ankalaev being left-handed. He emphasizes his ongoing training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and grappling, signaling confidence in facing any challenges. Ankalaev, undefeated in his last 13 fights, has previously accused Pereira of avoiding their matchup but Pereira remains unfazed by the rivalry.
I'm training, honestly, as if I were fighting any other guy. I think the only thing that changes is that he's left-handed, but that doesn't make any difference.
I've been training jiu-jitsu and grappling for a while now, and I'm doing really well, learning. I'm a dedicated guy, my progress is really good.
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