{"id":1603528,"date":"2024-11-01T20:53:39","date_gmt":"2024-11-02T00:53:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/?p=1603528"},"modified":"2024-11-01T20:53:39","modified_gmt":"2024-11-02T00:53:39","slug":"alex-pereira-vs-magomed-ankalaev-off-the-table-ufc-310-main-event-in-jeopardy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/news\/alex-pereira-vs-magomed-ankalaev-off-the-table-ufc-310-main-event-in-jeopardy\/","title":{"rendered":"Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev Off the Table: UFC 310 Main Event in Jeopardy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The highly anticipated matchup between UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira and top contender Magomed Ankalaev is reportedly off the table for UFC 310. This news comes as a disappointment to many fans who were eagerly awaiting a potential year-end clash between two of the division&#8217;s most formidable fighters.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Alex Pereira won\u2019t save another UFC pay-per-view on short notice<\/p>\n<p>Full story by <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/guicruzzz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@guicruzzz<\/a> \ud83d\udcf0 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/zfeHWvfRvk\">https:\/\/t.co\/zfeHWvfRvk<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5NXt6dSP4d\">pic.twitter.com\/5NXt6dSP4d<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MMAFighting\/status\/1852402675205251100?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 1, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The speculation surrounding this bout began when welterweight champion Belal Muhammad was forced to withdraw from his scheduled title defense against Shavkat Rakhmonov due to a toe infection. As the UFC scrambled to find a suitable replacement for the main event, rumors quickly circulated that Pereira might step in to save the card.<\/p>\n<p>Adding fuel to the fire, Pereira himself seemed to tease the possibility of a quick turnaround by posting a phone emoji on social media shortly after Muhammad&#8217;s withdrawal was announced. This cryptic message led many to believe that the Brazilian champion was in talks with the UFC for a short-notice title defense.<\/p>\n<p>However, according to reports from MMA Fighting, the fight between Pereira and Ankalaev is not being discussed for the December 7 event. This revelation has left fans and pundits alike wondering what the UFC&#8217;s plans are for the year-end pay-per-view card.<\/p>\n<p>The situation becomes even more intriguing when considering recent statements from Ankalaev&#8217;s camp. Sukrab Magomedov, Ankalaev&#8217;s coach, expressed skepticism about the possibility of the fight happening at UFC 310. &#8220;This is all just talk. There has been no official offer,&#8221; Magomedov stated, adding that while Ankalaev is ready to perform in December and has no visa issues, there are doubts about Pereira&#8217;s willingness to take the fight.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s worth noting that Pereira has had an exceptionally active 2024, stepping up to save multiple UFC cards with late-notice fights. If he were to accept and win a fight against Ankalaev in December, it could potentially secure him the &#8220;Fighter of the Year&#8221; accolade, just when many thought Ilia Topuria had locked it up.<\/p>\n<p>For Ankalaev, this situation represents another setback in his quest for UFC gold. The Dagestani fighter has been on an impressive 11-fight unbeaten streak and is widely regarded as the deserving number-one contender in the light heavyweight division. His recent victory over Aleksandar Rakic at UFC 308 seemed to solidify his position as the next in line for a title shot.<\/p>\n<p>As it stands, UFC 310&#8217;s main event remains in flux. With Pereira vs. Ankalaev apparently off the table, the current top bout on the card is a flyweight title fight between champion Alexandre Pantoja and challenger Kai Asakura. The UFC will likely be working overtime to secure a suitable main event that can carry the promotion&#8217;s final pay-per-view of the year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The highly anticipated matchup between UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira and top contender Magomed Ankalaev is reportedly off the table for UFC 310. This news comes as a disappointment to many fans who were eagerly awaiting a potential year-end clash between two of the division&#8217;s most formidable fighters. 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