Ankalaev calls out Khalil Rountree for potential fight

Magomed Ankalaev has issued a challenge to Khalil Rountree. The Dagestani light heavyweight stated that he has never chosen or avoided opponents throughout his career, and has fought many times while injured and during Ramadan. Ankalaev emphasized that while people don't have to like him, he will make himself respected, and that fighting in the UFC is his lifelong dream. The post asks fans to vote on who would win if the fight is organized. No official confirmation of the matchup has been announced by the UFC.