According to Ankalaev, he decided to refuse because of the position. Pereira will now defend his fight against Jamaal Hill.
Cormier: “I know Pereira is afraid of Ankalaev. He is his most dangerous opponent”
“This fight is particularly interesting for me, because they promised me that I would meet whoever wins it. In fact, I was offered to fight Pereira in this tournament, but since we had the holy month of Ramadan, I I had to refuse.
I have been practicing this sport for a long time, I do not see any danger in any of them. It doesn’t matter who wins,” Ankalaev said, as quoted by Metaratings.
Source: Sport
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