Cejudo Recommends Pereira to Wait Before Ankalaev Rematch

Sports news ยป Cejudo Recommends Pereira to Wait Before Ankalaev Rematch

Henry Cejudo, the former UFC bantamweight champion, believes that Alex Pereira should not rush into a second fight with Magomed Ankalaev.

Pereira was defeated by Ankalaev by unanimous decision in early March, losing his light heavyweight title.

In a recent interview, Cejudo advised Pereira to take some time off and allow Ankalaev to compete against another opponent first. This would give Pereira the opportunity to analyze Ankalaev`s fighting style more thoroughly. Cejudo also expressed concern about Pereira`s training focus, suggesting that excessive travel could hinder his preparation, especially considering Pereira`s age.

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