Summary
Magomed Ankalayev entered the Octagon UFC 320, performed last Saturday (4), with a rib fracture two fingers below the chest, as reported by SUPER FIGHTS with sources close to the fighter. Exclusive video obtained by the report shows the Russian being treated by a doctor and receiving an injection before the fight. Alex Poatán, for the light heavyweight belt (up to 93 kg.)
Even though he was injured, Ankalaev decided to continue fighting and ended up being knocked out just 1 minute and 20 seconds into the fight, a result that put the light heavyweight belt back in the Brazilian's hands.
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The information reinforces what Ali Abdelaziz, the Russian's manager, had indicated on his official Instagram. The agent stated that "a lot of things happened in Ankalaev's camp" and revealed that, if it were up to him, his protégé would not have fought in the event. According to Abdelaziz, the final decision was made by the athlete himself, who insisted on stepping into the octagon.
Despite the setback, the fight also left its mark on the other side. The champion Alex Poatán revealed in a post-event press conference that he was "almost certain he broke his foot" during the fight. During the fight, the Brazilian went on the attack and, after landing a powerful right hand, finished the fight, beating the referee Herb Dean until he was stopped. The UFC has not confirmed any intentions for a trilogy.
