Magomed Ankalaev has made it clear that he wants a third fight with Alex Pereira. After describing his rematch defeat as an accident, the light heavyweight contender is already looking ahead to another chance to settle the rivalry once he gets past UFC Abu Dhabi.
Ankalaev already holds a major win over Pereira. According to the available details, he ended Pereira’s reign at light heavyweight with a unanimous decision victory, a result that strengthened his standing in the division and set up even more interest around the matchup.
Now, Ankalaev appears focused on two goals: taking care of business at UFC Abu Dhabi and then pushing for a trilogy bout. His stance suggests he does not see the story with Pereira as finished, especially after the setback in the rematch.
A third meeting between the two would carry obvious stakes for the UFC light heavyweight picture. With both fighters already linked by title implications and a split series of results, another clash would offer a clear way to determine who has the upper hand in one of the division’s biggest rivalries.
