Yahoo Sports· 2h ago· 1 min read
Magomed Ankalaev overcome one of the more difficult hurdles in MMA at UFC Fight Night 282 by rebounding from a devastating title loss.
He won't be revered for it, however, because despite a largely one-sided performance where he was the primary aggressor, Ankalaev (22-2-1 MMA, 13-2-1 UFC) didn't leave a feeling of satisfaction with his fifth-round TKO of Bogdan Guskov (18-4-1 MMA, 4-2-1 UFC) on Saturday at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
Instead, he got claims from fellow light heavyweight contenders that the division needs to be "saved" and Ankalaev is not the threat his No. 1 ranking represents.
The fight itself was not a thriller. Most can admit that. But Ankalaev was in a tough spot. He needed to get the job done after losing the belt in unsettling fashion against Alex Pereira in their October rematch at UFC 320. But the fact Guskov was a late replacement and was reluctant…
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