Jiri Prochazka reacts to Magomed Ankalaev's injury and points out the difference in the Russian's posture in his rematch against Alex Poatan

Jiri Prochazka believes that the injury of Magomed Ankalayev was the difference in the victory of Alex Poatán at UFC 320. The Brazilian dethroned the Russian by knockout in just 80 seconds. However, after the fight, a exclusive investigation do SUPER FIGHTS revealed that Ankalaev suffered a rib injury during his preparation, which, in the Czech's opinion, may have directly influenced the former champion's performance.

In an interview with 'MMA Fighting,' Prochazka revealed that he found Ankalaev's demeanor strange in the rematch against Poatan. The Czech compared the Russian's performance to that of the first fight and noted that he looked different.

Alex Poatán won Magomed Ankalayev at UFC 320. Photo: Instagram UFC India

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"I didn't see him training much at UFC PI. I saw in the fight that he was holding back, backing up, backing up, backing up... he took a little step back, then another little step back. So I thought, 'Man, he's not right. Something's wrong, like, he's too cautious. Not like last time, when he was advancing, moving up and down, changing levels, confident. He was a totally different person, yes," said Prochazka.

A victory The victory over Ankalaev marked Poatan's 13th career MMA victory, his fifth in title fights. It also represented his eighth UFC knockout and sixth victory over a former champion from the world's largest MMA organization.

Yes, Jiri Prochazka, who also took part in the same event and won Khalil rountree, reached the mark of 32 career victories, 28 by knockout and three by submission. Although the result puts him close to another title fight, it is unlikely that the Czech will face Alex Poatán again, as he was defeated by the Brazilian by knockout on two occasions.

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