When asked whether Pereira would get an immediate rematch during the post-fight press conference, UFC president Dana White had a simple, one-word answer. “Probably.” White, who was speaking at the post-event press conference,

When asked whether Pereira would get an immediate rematch during the post-fight press conference, UFC president Dana White had a simple, one-word answer. “Probably.” White, who was speaking at the post-event press conference,

When Alex Pereira decided to take on Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313 fans expected nothing but war. The post Dana White Lands in Unexpected Situation With Magomed Ankalaev as Alex Pereira Gets Rematch Answer at UFC 313 appeared first on EssentiallySports.

In his first statement since exciting the octagon after a unanimous decision defeat to Ankalaev (21-1-1 MMA, 12-1-1 UFC) on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Pereira (12-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) maintained a positive attitude about his spectacular run as champion coming to an end.

Dethroned UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira wasn't impressed with Magomed Ankalaev's tactics, but promises to bounce back better than ever in the rematch.

Alex Pereira has vowed to bounce back better than ever following his loss to Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313. Pereira was outpointed by Ankalaev over five rounds as he lost his undisputed UFC light heavyweight title to the Russian in the main event at T-Mobile Arena.

Alex Pereira had one of the most memorable UFC title runs in recent history. It's a shame it's end will be so poorly remembered. Magomed Ankalaev unseated Alex Pereira to win the light heavyweight title at UFC 313. The promotion could book an immediate rematch, but they should move on to other things.

New UFC champ Magomed Ankalaev is already taking swipes at Alex Pereira ahead of a potential rematch of UFC 313's main event.