Ankalaev is irritated by Poatan's intention to return to middleweight and says: 'you are so weak'

M. Ankalaev fired at Alex Poatán. Photo: Reproduction/ Instagram @ufc

Frustrated with Ultimate's attitudes, Magomed Ankalayev added one more reason in his mind to generate great irritation: Alex Poatán towards middleweight (up to 83,9kg). Aware that the Brazilian plans to defend his title in the UFC 307, on October 5, and then pursue Dricus Du Plessis In his former category, the Russian did not mince words and fired at his rival.

“You are so weak, Alex Poatán. You only pick guys who are lower in the division than you and think you can beat them. People are not stupid. There is a reason why you are fighting Khalil and not me,” Ankalaev said on his official Twitter account. 'X' (formerly Twitter).

See too

Poatan confirms move to middleweight and promises to steal belt from Du Plessis after UFC 307

Du Plessis speaks out and provokes Poatan after Brazilian announces move to middleweight

Current second place in the light heavyweight ranking (up to 93kg), Magomed Ankalayev lived in expectation of becoming the next title challenger if he defeated Aleksandar rakic No. UFC 308, on October 26. Left behind, the Russian ended up losing the opportunity after Khalil rountree be chosen to face Poatan in the Brazilian's next appearance in the octagon.

M. Ankalaev showed irritation with A. Poatan's plans. (Photo: Montage/SUPER LUTAS)

PUBLICITY:

In a statement made this Tuesday (3), Poatan confirmed that regardless of the result of his next fight, the next step is to return to middleweight in search of stealing the belt. Dricus Du Plessis. Despite his intention, Dana White has not publicly revealed what he thinks about the Brazilian's action.

Charles do Bronx in rematch for the belt still 2024