Alex Poatan downplays the power of Magomed Ankalaev's blows: 'I was far from falling'

Alex Poatán is defeated by Magomed Ankalayev No. UFC 313. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/UFC News

Almost a month after the star UFC 313, the light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) title fight between Alex Poatán e Magomed Ankalayev continues to provide plenty of talk. Although the Russian positively surprised fans with his performance in the stand-up fight, the Brazilian downplayed the effects and power of the new champion's blows.

In an interview with journalist Ariel Helwani, Poatan was asked about a specific moment in the second round, in which he appeared to have swayed under a clean blow from Ankalaev. The Brazilian downplayed the issue and assured that he was far from being knocked down by the Russian's blows.

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“I felt his hands, but I was very conscious. In my mind, I was far from falling from his blows. It wasn’t something that shook me to the point of going out of my mind, like when you take a few hard punches and you kind of black out and come back. I was far from that,” he said.

The victory of Magomed Ankalayev about Alex Poatán The unanimous decision of the judges on March 8 quickly sparked interest in an immediate rematch. Both fighters have already opened the doors to the reunion and are awaiting an official decision from the Ultimate regarding the date and location.