Ankalaev takes advantage of Poatan's 'desire' and opens up the possibility of a fight at UFC 310

Magomed Ankalayev before UFC fight. Photo: Reproduction/ Instagram/UFCBrasil

The card's soap opera UFC 310 gains another chapter. After the confirmation of absence de Belal Muhammad |, eyes turned to Alex Poatán, the 'wild card' in the organization in 2024. And the Russian's response Magomed Ankalayev, through a simple emoji, heated up the atmosphere for a possible fight for the light heavyweight belt (up to 93kg). The event takes place on December 7th.

It all started when Poatan responded to a post with a telephone emoji, signaling his willingness to fight. Ankalaev immediately replied with the same emoji and tagged the Brazilian, in a clear invitation for the fight to take place.

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The final decision is in the hands of the UFC, which has not yet made an official statement on the matter. There is still the possibility that Shavkat Rakhmonov, who was scheduled to be the rival of Belal Muhammad | for the welterweight belt (up to 77kg), fight for the interim title of the division against another name.

Colby covington, Ian Gary, Jack Della Maddalena, Kamaru Usman, Leon edwards, and Sean brady There are still no scheduled clashes at the company.

Magomed Ankalayev, 32 years old, boasts a record of 20 wins and one loss, in addition to one submission and one no-contest fight. In his last appearance, at UFC 308, superor Aleksandar rakic by unanimous decision.