Magomed Ankalaev is set to challenge Alex Pereira for the UFC light heavyweight title at UFC 313 in Las Vegas. After a frustrating previous title bout ended in a draw, Ankalaev is eager to prove himself and feels 100% motivated for this new opportunity. In the lead-up to the fight, there has been notable tension between the two fighters, with Ankalaev taking jabs at Pereira's perceived poor preparation due to his off-time activities. Additionally, Ankalaev has had to manage training and weight cutting during Ramadan, which adds complexity to his preparation for the bout.
"Can't even explain what I'm feeling right now. It's been a really long time that we've been hunting this belt... We have this opportunity. I'm 100% motivated and this is going to be a very different fight."
"We weren't trying to make it personal or anything... Maybe he should have taken it as us being worried about him spending time doing something rather than being prepared for the fight."
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