Overview
- Ali Abdelaziz says Magomed Ankalaev arrived with damaged ribs, received injections including cortisone and stem cells, and skipped wrestling and grappling for roughly 40 days.
- He says the UFC was informed of the situation and claims he urged Ankalaev to withdraw from the rematch.
- Alex Pereira reclaimed the light heavyweight title with an 80-second KO at UFC 320, leaving the rivalry tied 1–1 after Ankalaev’s earlier decision win at UFC 313.
- Pereira has dismissed injury explanations and highlighted the finish by sharing the knockout video on social media.
- Abdelaziz is pushing for the UFC to fast-track Ankalaev back toward contention, even floating Carlos Ulberg as a next opponent, with no official response announced.