Alex Pereira’s Manager: ‘Ankalaev Would Get Knocked Out’ Facing Pereira

Many believe that if Alex Pereira moved up in weight again, he would be successful, but no one is more confident in his skills than his manager.
Ahead of UFC 301, manager Jorge “Joinha” Guimaraes spoke to Sherdog about the future of his fighter, Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight champion Pereira. While some expect that the next challenge for “Poatan” will be Russian wrestler Magomed Ankalaev, Guimaraes threw some cold water on that potential pairing, while discussing additional options including a potential shift in weight for the 205-pound king.
“Not necessarily it will be Ankalaev,” Guimaraes noted. “I don’t think Ankalaev moves the needle, but whatever they bring, I think Alex is ready for anything. He doesn’t choose opponents.”
If Ankalaev is indeed the next contender for the throne, the manager of “Poatan” expresses the utmost of confidence in his client.
“Ankalaev would have a hard time [taking] him down. I think Ankalaev would be knocked out 100%,” Guimaraes boasted.
After his win at UFC 300, Pereira floated the idea of moving up to heavyweight to challenge for another belt. While injuries prevented him from returning at UFC 301, he still has interest in going up in weight.
“He wants to go up [to heavyweight] and he is gonna give a lot of trouble to the heavy guys. At this moment, I think it would be impossible for [Jon Jones to beat ‘Poatan,’” the manager concluded.
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[@cherkayskadiga5597]

Lol Alex refused Ankalaev because he knows he will loose

[@spaydraa.8028]

no u bum he refused the fight cuz he wanted to fight sooner and ankalaev said hes not ready to fight that soon

[@ryanholmes7297]

Looks like Ankalaev is the one ducking. Ankalaev demanded to fight on home soil at a time of his choosing in like 7 months. He's not exactly making himself available...

[@cherkayskadiga5597]

@spaydraa.8028 are you stupid ..he said his foot was broken ...he is chicken ..he knows Ankalev will destroy his dreams

[@sapienthought1103]

@@ryanholmes7297 the challenger doesnt get to say what he said but i dont think he is ducking alex he has the best chance at winning against him (if he uses wrestling)

[@russpv4164]

Couldn't agree more. Alex has kept ducking Anakalaev since the first day in lightheavy weight

[@DK-yz9xk]

no shit he said that? whats next water is wet?

[@user-jp4jv4sm1v]

It is always stupid for human to say 100%