Pereira<\/a> proved a lot of people wrong in their title rematch at UFC 320<\/a>, with \u2018Poatan\u2019 getting his revenge by first-round TKO<\/a>, rubbing it in Ankalaev\u2019s face with his post-fight celebration.<\/p>\n One of Ankalaev\u2019s coaches suggested a trilogy fight between Pereira and Ankalaev, as they are 1-1, but the former champion isn\u2019t pushing for it just yet in his first post-fight statement.<\/p>\n Ankalaev is taking his first loss in 15 UFC fights in stride.<\/p>\n The Muslim fighter remains faithful, believing the setback will make him a better fighter.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cIf Allah tested me with defeat, it means he wants to strengthen me,\u201d Ankalaev wrote on Instagram.<\/p>\n \u201cI bow to his will, but not to difficulties<\/p>\n \u201cTo those who stayed by my side \u2013 thank you.<\/p>\n \u201cThank you also to those who turned away. After all, Allah clears the path not only of weakness, but also of unnecessary people,\u201d Ankalaev added.<\/p>\n Will Magomed Ankalaev fight Alex Pereira again?<\/p>\n Given how different the rematch was from their first fight, a trilogy fight might not be necessary for Pereira and Ankalaev.<\/p>\n UFC superstar Conor McGregor seemingly suggested the light heavyweights fight again, as they\u2019re 1-1 in their series.<\/p>\n![\"Alex](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-2239291164-scaled.jpg\")
Photo by Sean M. Haffey\/Getty ImagesMagomed Ankalaev releases statement after UFC 320 title loss<\/p>\n