Why Magomed Ankalaev's Next Fight Matters More Than Ever

Magomed Ankalaev, the undefeated Russian fighter, is on the cusp of a title shot. But first, he has to beat Aleksandar Rakic at UFC 308. His manager, Ali Abdelaziz, has been assured by the UFC that if Ankalaev wins, he'll get a chance to challenge the current light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira. Pereira is set to defend his title against Khalil Rountree at UFC 307. Abdelaziz understands the UFC's decision and isn't worried about Pereira changing weight classes. He believes that Ankalaev's impressive record and fighting style speak for themselves. With six knockouts in the UFC, Ankalaev can't be called boring. He just needs to keep proving himself until he gets that title shot.The road to the UFC title isn't always easy. Many champions have had to fight their way up. Khabib Nurmagomedov and Kamaru Usman each won 10 fights before getting their title shots. Ankalaev has a 12-fight unbeaten streak and is aiming to extend it to 13 at UFC 308. Abdelaziz is confident that Ankalaev will become UFC champion in 2025. He believes that the longer road to the title makes the achievement even sweeter. Ankalaev isn't just fighting for a title; he's fighting to prove that he's the best light heavyweight in the sport.