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Time of India
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Former UFC star proposes opponent for Magomed Ankalaev's first title decision amidst Alex Pereira's continued uncertainty
Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira. Photo byvia AFP UFC 313 yielded the most unexpected results of all time. Russian fighter Magomed Ankalaev ended Alex Pereira 's five-match winning streak, thereby claiming the light heavyweight title. Even though there were talks of a rematch between the fighters immediately after the bout, the recent string of events associated with Pereira has minimised the possibility of the bout happening anytime soon. In a recent interview, former UFC legend Josh Thompson suggested the name of another fighter who would be a perfect fit for Magomed's next fight. Josh Thomson lists out possible fighters suitable for the title defense, proposes Carlos Ulberg to be best suited for the bout Alex Pereira has recently been involved in a retirement controversy when a now-deleted post was made through the account of the fighter on X. However, the Poatan dismissed such rumors, stating that his account was hacked. This particular statement was interpreted in multiple ways. While many believed what the fighter said, his rival, Magomed Ankalaev, in a sarcastic manner, accepted that he had hacked the account of the Brazilian fighter. However, MMA analysts like Daniel Cormier believed that the account was not hacked and there was some amount of truth in the statement that was made by the fighter. With all these going on, the Russian fighter also revealed a UFC offer that gave the fighter a chance to either step into the Octagon against Pereira or have any other opponent. As Magomed reveals the offer, he also mentions that if the Brazilian fighter doesn't accept the bout offer, he is ready to move on with some other fighter. While nothing has been confirmed as of now, former UFC legend Josh Thompson in a recent episode of Weighing in talks about the potential opponent for Magomed Ankalaev after Alex Pereira in the light heavyweight division. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Islam Is Avoiding Ilia Topuria… says Chael Sonnen | Burns vs Morales REACTION | WEIGHING IN #574 'What you have is Jamahal Hill coming off a loss, Jan Blachowicz coming off a loss, Aleksandar Rakic coming off a loss, Khalil Rountree Jr. coming off a loss. Dominick Reyes is number eight, he's got a win.' The fighter continued, 'You've got Carlos Ulberg, that's it, at number three. You have Jiri, but Jiri can't fight.' Thompson analysed, 'I mean, throw, I would say Ulberg, put him in there, see if Ankalaev will stand with him as well. There's nothing else you can do. I mean, we're looking for that guy to bring an exciting fight to Ankalaev because right now, good luck trying to sell that.' Also read: From MMA to boxing - former UFC light heavyweight fighter secures a stunning knockout win at Fight Music Show 6 Carlos Ulberg is another impressive fighter with an 8-1 UFC record. One of the top contenders for the division, the fighter would be a good choice for Ankalaev's title defense. Only time will tell who the Russian fighter will be facing next if not the Poatan.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
From MMA to boxing - former UFC light heavyweight fighter secures a stunning knockout win at Fight Music Show 6
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images PRIDE legend and former light heavyweight contender Antonio Rogerio Nogueira officially departed from UFC after his loss to Mauricio Rua via a split decision in July 2020. The departure was not a retirement from the sport but a shift in focus from fighting within the Octagon to training other young aspiring fighters—basically, a more concentrated career in coaching. On May 17, 2025, the 48-year-old fighter showcased his ability to dominate the ring with a knockout win against Fabio Tadalafellas in an exhibition boxing match at Fight Music Show 6 . Antonio Rogerio Nogueira makes an impressive comeback in the world of combat sports with a 2-0 exhibition boxing record This is not the first time Antonio Rogerio Nogueira stepped within a ring after his departure from the UFC. His first exhibition match was against Leonardo Guimarães in 2022, where Antonio won the bout by a unanimous decision. Despite the age, the fighter has left a remarkable mark on the world of combat sports. His recent boxing wins are a prominent example of the saying, 'Age is just a number.' On May 17, the fighter shared the co-main event card with Fabio Tadalafellas. Headlined by the boxing match between Acelino Freitas and Duda Nagle, the evening featured some of the most interesting boxing match-ups, including the one between Nogueira and Fabio. Both Nogueira and Fabio started off the rounds on a slower note, with Minotouro picking up the pace in the second round and dominating the bout from there on. Even though the matchup was of 5 rounds, the Brazilian fighter Fabio was knocked out cold in the second round itself. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Until now, Nogueira has shown quite the zeal in the world of boxing taking his record to an undefeated 2-0. Seems like the lay off taken by the fighter after his unanimous win in 2022 has paid off with enough time to prepare himself and secure a stunning win against his opponent. Also read: Beyond the UFC - Coach Javier Mendez highlights the world's second-best undefeated lightweight fighter outside the Octagon Even though Rogerio Nogueira's career in the UFC ended on a disappointing note, however, the fighter remains one of the most respected fighters in the history of MMA. The PRIDE legend and the UFC veteran continues to leave his mark in the world of combat sports. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
