UFC top scorer explains why he's rooting for Ankalaev to beat Poatan in the rematch

Carlos Ulberg wants a chance to fight for the UFC belt. Photo: Reproduction

The UFC's elite light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg) has a new member. He's enjoying a great career, Carlos Ulberg has consolidated himself in the top 5 of the division and, apparently, he is not satisfied. Aiming for the title fight, the New Zealander enters action this Saturday (27), in Australia, against Dominick reyes and also watches the champion closely Magomed Ankalayev e Alex Poatán.

Including his friend and training partner Israel adesanya, in an interview with the YouTube channel 'Submission Radio', opened up about the rematch between the Russian and the Brazilian the following week. Ulberg revealed that he will root for Ankalaev to beat Poatan again.

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It's true that the New Zealander made clear his respect for the renowned striker and his admiration for his fighting style. However, Ulberg, ranked third in the UFC light heavyweight rankings and riding a streak of eight wins, emphasizes that he has what it takes to dethrone the champion, seen by many as the division's bogeyman.

"A tough and very good fight. I've always seen Ankalaev as a big threat. Poatan too. He's got power. I'd like Ankalaev to win because I know what I can do to him. Poatan would be a huge fight. This has always been a fight I'd love to do because he's tough. He's paid his dues and done a great job in the UFC. I just think Ankalaev can stay in the sport longer; he's a little younger too," the fighter declared.

Light Heavyweight Top 5 on Fire

This Saturday in Australia, Ulberg faces Reyes. Meanwhile, in... UFC 320At next week's event in Las Vegas (USA), champion Ankalaev will face Poatan, the number one ranked fighter, again in the octagon. At the same event, Jiri Prochazka e Khalil rountree, second and fourth placed respectively in the category classification table, also face each other.

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