Магомед АНКАЛАЕВ — ЧЕСТНО о поражении от Перейры, травмах и возвращении к титулу

Magomed Ankalaev — interview before the fight with Bogdan Guskov at UFC Abu Dhabi. Ankalaev honestly spoke about the loss to Alex Pereira, injuries, a tough comeback, his title shot, the UFC interim belt, and a possible trilogy with Pereira. Magomed Ankalaev explained in detail for the first time what happened after the loss to Alex Pereira, why that fight became the toughest moment in his career, how he survived the knockout, who helped him return, and why he is now ready to go after the UFC title again. Ankalaev also discussed the opponent change before UFC Abu Dhabi, the fight with Bogdan Guskov, the offer to fight at heavyweight, a possible interim title, the current champion's injury, his desire to stay active, and his plans in the light heavyweight division. We separately talked about Pereira at heavyweight, a possible Ankalaev — Pereira trilogy, returning to the title race, and why the fight with Guskov is not just another bout for Magomed, but an important step after the hardest loss in his career. Subscribe to KOLOS MMA so you don't miss UFC fighter interviews, behind-the-scenes at tournaments, media days, weigh-ins, and top MMA news. More UFC on Telegram: https://t.me/kolos_ufc 00:00 Where did Ankalaev disappear to after the loss to Pereira? 01:02 "Made a mistake and paid for it." Ankalaev was talked out of the fight 01:58 Thoughts after the knockout: "It was the depths of hell" 02:49 Loss of motivation: "I had no desire to return" 03:28 Rountree pulls out: why did he refuse heavyweight for Guskov? 04:49 Move to heavyweight: "I almost cleared out the last division" 05:34 Is the fight with Guskov a number one contender bout? 06:31 Will an interim belt be on the line in the light heavyweight division? 07:07 Where will the next fight be: Abu Dhabi or the States? 07:54 Fighting a compatriot: "He stood in my way — I need to take him out" 08:26 Breakdown of Bogdan Guskov: will we see wrestling? 09:23 Reaction to Pereira's debut against Ciryl Gane 10:03 Trilogy with Pereira: "Of course, I would like to put an end to this" #MagomedAnkalaev #AlexPereira #UFC