A big UFC 310 rumor killer regarding a title fight between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev.
The UFC is now without a headliner for its year-end pay-per-view event. The card was supposed to feature welterweight champion Belal Muhammad putting his gold at stake against Shavkat Rakhmonov due to a bone infection in his foot.
Rumors began swirling on social media claiming that the UFC has reached out to "Poatan" to save the day once again. As it turns out, those rumors aren't true."The Boys in the Back" show , Ariel Helwani addressed the noise claiming Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev was offered as a late replacement for the UFC 310 main event. Pereira's team has notified Helwani that they have not been offered the fight at this time.
Furthermore, the team says that "Poatan" is already booked for several trips that he intends to fulfill. It's another rumor put to rest, although very few fans would've been surprised if Pereira did indeed step up on short notice yet again. "Poatan" has stepped up for the UFC throughout 2024 and if anyone deserves some time away from the Octagon, it's him.UFC’s Most Active Fighter Charles Johnson Eyes 5th Bout in 2024Fernando has over a decade of combat sports news writing experience. He currently covers MMA, boxing, and pro wrestling.
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