Video: Magomed Ankalaev draws attention with 'therapy' after loss to Poatan at UFC 320

Alex Poatan defeated Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320. Photo: Instagram UFC India

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Magomed Ankalaev is in a reflective phase after his loss to Alex Poatan at UFC 320. The Russian, who has already returned to training with optimism , used social media to show his introspective and solitary side after the setback.

In a video posted to Instagram, Ankalaev appears riding a horse, walking through the forest. In the caption, he suggests that this moment serves as a kind of therapy.

“Sometimes you just need to go to a place where all you can hear is the horse’s breath and the forest’s roar,” Ankalaev wrote.

Alex Poatan x Magomed Ankalaev rivalry

After racking up four knockouts in four title fights and becoming the best fighter in the world in 2024, Alex Poatan was paired against Magomed Ankalaev in the main event of UFC 313. The narrative that the Russian, with his takedown threat, would be the worst technical matchup for the Brazilian proved true, and the Dagestani fighter had his arm raised by unanimous decision of the judges.

However, after months of provocations from both sides, the rematch was scheduled for UFC 320. This time, Poatan completely ignored any danger, knocked out Ankalaev at 1:20 of the fight and regained the light heavyweight belt (up to 93 kg).

Relive Alex Poatan's knockout of Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320

Alex Pereira ROULES around Ankalaev and ends within a minute of combat

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