Russia's **Magomed Ankalaev** has dethroned Brazil's **Alexandre Pereira** to become the new UFC light heavyweight champion. Ankalaev's unbeaten streak since March 2018 still alive.

**Key Highlights** 📝

* Ankalaev outwitted Pereira with forward pressure and tight knees to the body.

* Pereira repeatedly kicked Ankalaev's lead leg early on, but Ankalaev fought back in the second round.

* Ankalaev's superior grappling skills helped him pin Pereira to the fence and drain his energy.

* Pereira marched Ankalaev down in the final round and landed a head kick, but it was not enough to sway the judges.

**Post-Fight Quotes** 💬

> "I can't even put it into words. It has been such a long wait. Here's my dream and it's on my waist." - Magomed Ankalaev

> "I'm going to keep training. I feel good, I don't think I'm hurt or anything. I'll take a few days off and get back into it, this is my life." - Alexandre Pereira

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