Poatan highlights the need for Ankalaev and his manager to provoke in order to get the desired attention

Magomed Ankalayev alongside his manager Ali Abdelaziz after UFC 313. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Target of great provocations by Magomed Ankalayev on the social networks, Alex Poatán deals with episodes without giving importance to the highlighted words. Aware that Ali Abdelaziz, the Russian's manager, advises his fighters to seek the spotlight through these means, the Brazilian guarantees to treat everything with indifference and explains why he does not respond to the attacks.

“There’s no need to talk about these guys. They’re talking because it’s the only way they can be seen. Everyone knows that no one likes to see the guy (Ankalaev) fight. I don’t need to say anything because, as I said, I have a good relationship with the organization, and my managers (as well). So we know what we can achieve, what’s going to happen. Why should I keep provoking him and giving him credit?” Poatan said in an interview with Ariel Helwani.

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Often seen on his official X account, Ankalaev claims that every provocation is orchestrated by himself. When asked about Abdelaziz's help, the Russian reveals that at different times, he ends up asking the businessman for help on how to put sentences in English, with correct expressions.

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

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Looking forward to facing each other again, Ankalaev and Poatan agreed The ideal date would be in August. Despite the reciprocity, the fighters have not yet been contacted by the agents to sign the fight contract.