Magomed Ankalayev was knocked out by Alex Poatán No. UFC 320. Photo: Reproduction/UFC
The victory of Alex Poatán about Magomed Ankalayev No. UFC 320 It went down in history as one of the most impactful performances of the Brazilian's career. In only 1m20sec of fighting, the São Paulo native regained the light heavyweight belt (up to 93kg) with a brutal knockout, confirming his status as one of the biggest names in the sport today.
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But after all: was this Poatan's best victory in the UFC? SUPER FIGHTS listened to his journalists to answer the question that has been moving fans since last Saturday (4).
Gabriel Reis: “Nobody could stop Poatan”
"I believe this was Poatan's greatest performance. Other great performances were in the second fight against Prochazka and in the victory over Jamahal hillBut this one was different: imposing, overwhelming, and the Russian—the best fighter among the three—had no answer for anything Poatan presented. The final feeling was that, on the night of UFC 320"Nobody could stop Poatan."
Léo Guimarães: “The biggest in dominance, but the best was against Adesanya”
“In terms of dominance and aggression, yes, it was the greatest performance of Alex Poatán in the UFC. But as for 'best' status, I'll take the win over Israel adesanya, for its historical significance: its first title fight, its intense rivalry, and the resilience he displayed in that fight. Knocking out the Nigerian in the fifth round, after hearing strong encouragement from his corner, makes me believe this was indeed the São Paulo native's best performance. A victory forever etched in history.
Luis Antonio Cardoso: “He made the biggest challenge look amateurish”
"For me, the victory against Ankalaev was Poatan's best performance in MMA. If against Hill he silenced a tough opponent, last Saturday he made what until then would have been his main challenge look like a mere amateur. He became the first to knock out the Russian and did so emphatically, leaving no doubt as to who is the better fighter."
Rodrigo Tannuri: “Poatan destroyed his rival; he was angry”
“Making the Indian angry is a terrible idea. Jamahal hill suffered, and now it was time for Magomed Ankalayev. I was scared of domination. Alex Poatán He destroyed his rival, truly humiliated him. He turned a fight that promised to be incredibly difficult into something easy. Ankalaev turned to dust. I felt sorry for him. Anyone who saw it might think the Russian was just anyone, but he wasn't. He was an underdog, had lost his first fight, dealt with heavy provocations, and many doubted him. He was angry! You could see it even in his eyes and posture. Bad luck for Ankalaev.
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