Joe Rogan credits Magomed Ankalaev for putting Alex Pereira in uncharted territory at UFC 313. Ankalaev (21-1-1 MMA, 12-1-1 UFC) defeated Pereira (12-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) by unanimous decision to become UFC light heavyweight champion in Saturday’s main event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Although he couldn’t take down Pereira a single time in 12 attempts, Ankalaev was the advancing fighter throughout, which allowed him to find success standing. “Now he’s the UFC light heavyweight champ of the world against the most devastating champion we’ve seen in years,” Rogan said of Ankalaev post-UFC 313 . “I mean, it’s really an impressive performance by Ankalaev
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