Georgian UFC fighter competing in the light heavyweight and light heavyweight divisions Roman Dolidze in a conversation with a correspondent, he talked about the prospects of the Russian light heavyweight title Magomed Ankalaev.
The current UFC light heavyweight champion is Brazilian fighter Alex Pereira with a record of 10 wins and 2 losses. Ankalaev is ranked second in the light heavyweight division and is on a 12-fight unbeaten streak in the UFC. Currently, Ankalaev’s management and the fighter himself insist on the possibility of holding a title fight. Dolidze will fight at UFC 303 against Anthony Smith.
— The light heavyweight champion is now Alex Pereira; in Russia, many believe that Magomed Ankalaev is the real champion in terms of level and skills. Who do you think is the strongest light heavyweight on the planet right now?
– I think Pereira is rightfully a champion. He is a good athlete, but I think Ankalaev deserves a chance to fight for the title. He should have had this opportunity a long time ago. But here the question is different: we look at it from the point of view of sport, but here business plays a very important role, how you sell fights. UFC is a commercial organization that is primarily aimed at making money, “Dolidze told .
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