Magomed Ankalayev in victory over Alex Poatán No. UFC 313. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ankalaev_magomed
Alex Poatán should step into the octagon at the end of this year. This is what the fighter himself says. There is no shortage of anticipation in the MMA world for the next appearance of the former middleweight (up to 83,9 kg) and light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) champion. After the Brazilian lost the belt to Magomed Ankalayev in the main fight of UFC 313, in March of this year in Las Vegas, fans are eager for a rematch.
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“There is nothing confirmed yet, but we spoke to the manager and he mentioned that it could be in September, October or November. I am ready to fight at any time during that period.”, he revealed. Alex Poatán Caroline Pearce of 'MMA Freak'.
Amidst suspense over when the date of the second meeting between the athletes will be made official, Ankalaev used their networks social media to provoke the Brazilian and reveal that the dates of June, July and August offered by the organization were rejected by the Poatan team. Still in the statement, the Russian stated that the return of his rival will not happen.
Hired by UFC in 2018, Magomed Ankalayev He debuted in the organization in March of that year and, since then, has accumulated 12 wins, one loss and one draw.
Alex Poatán has an enviable resume. In the organization since 2021, he surpassed big names such as Israel adesanya, Sean Strickland e Jiri Prochazka. After winning and losing the middleweight belt, he moved up a division and became light heavyweight champion. The Brazilian made three successful defenses with knockouts over Jamahal hill, Jiri Prochazka in the rematch and Khalil rountree. After losing the title to the Russian, he awaits his rematch.
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