UFC CEO Dana White is giving Alex Pereira the full promotional push ahead of Saturday’s UFC 313 title fight vs. Magomed Ankalaev.
With Pereira (12-2 MMA, 9-1 UFC) set to attempt his fourth title defense in 11 months, the Brazilian has turned into one of the UFC’s most significant stars. Ankalaev (20-1-1 MMA, 11-1-1 UFC), however, is confident he will derail “Poatan” to capture gold when they meet in the headliner at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas (ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPNews/Disney+, ESPN+).
White has been one of many in awe of Pereira’s quick success and rise to stardom. Ankalaev, who is riding a 13-fight unbeaten streak, is arguably the most difficult matchup he’s faced, though, and White agrees the Russian is a daunting task for the champ.
