Ankalaev said he was ready to fight in heavyweight

Russian fighter of mixed style, former UFC light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev announced his readiness to rise in weight and fight in the heavy division in January next year.

This athlete wrote in a social network, noting that none of the top five light heavyweight category is not ready to fight him in the near future. In this regard, Ankalaev to make the transition.

"So what about heavy weight? Is there anyone willing to fight? Let's fight in January, Magomed wrote.

It is worth noting that in the heavy division the situation is not better. The champion will finally be determined soon. In the title match on November 15, belt holder Cyril Gan, who previously owned a temporary status, and American Josh Hokit, who occupies the fifth line, will converge. However, there is already a queue for the title. Wishing to compete for the championship belt several, among them the Russian, the second number of the division Alexander Volkov, Brazilian Alex Pereira, who came from light heavyweight, as well as Russian fighter Sergey Pavlovich.