Alex Poatán won Magomed Ankalayev No. UFC 320Photo: Instagram UFC India
Conor McGregor hasn't fought since 2021, but he remains a fan of combat sports and follows the main fights. The UFC star even gave his opinion on Alex Poatán against Magomed Ankalayev in the rematch, held last Saturday (4), in Las Vegas (USA). And, apparently, the Irishman liked what he saw.
'Notorious' made a point of praising the top light heavyweights (up to 93 kg). Regarding the Brazilian, McGregor was impressed with his motivation to bounce back after his loss to his rival in March, and with his striking skills.
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As for the Russian, Conor emphasized his commitment, agreeing to face such a dangerous and feared athlete in an immediate rematch. In the octagon, what we saw was a massacre by Poatan, who knocked out Ankalaev in just over a minute and regained his title.
"Congratulations, Alex, on your comeback in the rematch. Skill. Will. Determination. Congratulations, Ankalaev, for having the courage for the rematch. Bravery. Balls. Honor. 1-1 now, UFC," the former UFC champion wrote on his official 'X' account.
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Even without fighting for years, Conor McGregor guarantees he will compete again. Excited and ready to silence critics who doubt his return to the UFC, the former featherweight (up to 65,8 kg) and lightweight (up to 70,3 kg) champion is certain he will fight at the company's event at the White House, scheduled for July 2026.
Congrats Pereira on recovering the rematch.
Skill. Will. Determination.Congrats Ankalaev on having the courage to rematch. Guts. Balls. Honor.
1-1 now. @ufc
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) October 5, 2025
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