Alex Poatán after defeat in UFC 313 (Photo: Instagram/UFC Canada)
Even in the final part of the preparation to face Magomed Ankalayev in the rematch for the light heavyweight belt, The presence of Alex Poatán in the main fight of UFC 320 está sendo vista com certo receio por alguns lutadores. Jiri Prochazka, which will face Khalil rountree Jr., a few moments before the Brazilian entered the octagon, admitted this Friday (26) that he had made a special plan in case the São Paulo native leaves the card.
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According to Prochazka, the training was split so that he was able to prepare for both a fight against Rountree and Ankalaev.
"After further discussion with my manager, I'd say it's [a preparation] for two people. It's for Rountree and, most likely, for Ankalaev as well. If Ankalaev were to withdraw, I don't know if it would be a title fight with Pereira, or if it would even happen. I don't think so; it's very unlikely. So the preparation is for Rountree and possibly Ankalaev," the former champion stated in an interview on his YouTube channel.
Jiri Prochazka reveals he's preparing for both Khalil rountree and Magomed Ankalayev, in this case Alex Pereira can't make it to the fight. #UFC320
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— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) September 26, 2025
Coming off a big knockout win against Jamahal hill In January of this year, Prochazka will seek to defend his second position in the light heavyweight division ranking (up to 93 kg) and establish himself as the next challenger for the category title.
Prochazka was knocked out twice by Poatan
Former division champion, Jiri Prochazka He defeated almost every opponent he faced in the UFC. However, Poatan was undoubtedly the Czech's biggest thorn in the side of the world's largest MMA organization. The two shared the octagon twice with the belt on the line, and on both occasions the Brazilian emerged victorious with stunning knockouts.
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