Magomed Ankalaev seemingly declines Alex Pereira's $200,000 offer but says they can “help kids around the world” after their fight
Magomed Ankalaev recently responded to Alex Pereira's offer to wager $200,000 to a charitable cause depending on the result of their UFC 313 main event. He noted that there are strict rules about betting in his religion but said that the pair can help “kids around the world” after their title clash.
Pereira took to his X account yesterday to propose an offer to raise the stakes in his clash with Ankalaev as well as doing something that gives back to others. The reigning UFC light heavyweight champion proposed that the winner of their fight will receive $200,000 toward the charity of their choice.
It's important to note that gambling in MMA has been a slippery slope that fighters need to be wary of, especially after the well-documented James Krause scandal.
Ankalaev recently posted a response to Pereira's offer on his X account and mentioned that gambling is forbidden in his religion but appeared to agree on collaborating on a charitable cause after UFC 313:
"As a Muslim you know betting is forbidden in Islam, and also as a Muslim every year I have to give 2.5% of my wealth to charity. This is one of the five pillars of Islam. Many kids around the world are in need and we can do things after the fight but we don't have to publicize it."
Ankalaev added:
"Your manager and my manager have good relationship and we can let them handle that, see you soon. Ramadan Mubarak"
Check out Magomed Ankalaev's post regarding Alex Pereira's offer below:
What made Alex Pereira propose a special wager for UFC 313 fight against Magomed Ankalaev?
Alex Pereira challenged Magomed Ankalaev to prove his confidence in their upcoming light heavyweight title fight by proposing a unique wager.
Pereira's proposal could be a both sportsmanship and gamesmanship to get in Ankalaev's head as he posted the wager to his X account and mentioned that the challenger will decide whether to follow through:
"Since you are so confident you will win, $200,000 to the winner's charity of choice. Win or lose, this will help those in need. It's in your hands @AliAbdelaziz00 @AnkalaevM"
Check out Alex Pereira's post below: