Alex Pereira issues $200,000 charity challenge to Magomed Ankalaev ahead of UFC 313
Pereira (12-2 MMA, 9-1 UFC) defends his title against Ankalaev (20-1-1 MMA, 11-1-1 UFC) in Saturday's UFC 313 headliner at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas (ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPNews/Disney+, ESPN+).
Pereira issued a challenge to Ankalaev, where the winner of their fight will have to donate $200,000 to a charity of the other's choosing.
'Since you are so confident you will win, $200,000 to the winners charity of choice. Win or lose this will help those in need. It's in your hands @AliAbdelaziz00 @AnkalaevM.'
Since you are so confident you will win, $200,000 to the winners charity of choice. Win or lose this will help those in need. It's in your hands @AliAbdelaziz00 @AnkalaevM
— Alex 'Poatan' Pereira (@AlexPereiraUFC) March 3, 2025
'Poatan' elaborated on the challenge in a video on his Instagram.
Ankalaev, who will fight Pereira while fasting during the month of Ramadan, said he plans on responding to the challenge tomorrow.
'SalamuAlaykum we will answer tomorrow, Ramadan Mubarak .'
For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie's event hub for UFC 313.
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