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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alex Pattle

UFC 313 star Magomed Ankalaev breaks Ramadan fast after ‘pleading’ for title fight to be moved

Magomed Ankalaev has explained his decision to break fast during Ramadan, while preparing for his UFC 313 title fight against Alex Pereira.

In Saturday’s main event in Las Vegas, Ankalaev will challenge Pereira for the light-heavyweight title. The bout marks the Russian’s second title shot, after he fought Jan Blachowicz to a draw in December 2022 with the vacant belt on the line.

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