Ankalaev surprises with praise for Poatan when commenting on the duel between Ulberg and Blachowicz

Alex Poatán is defeated by Magomed Ankalayev No. UFC 313. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/UFC

Paying attention to what was happening in the co-main fight of the UFC London, last Saturday (22), between Carlos Ulberg e Jan Blachowicz, candidates for a title fight in the light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg) Magomed Ankalayev didn't seem impressed with what he saw. Instead, the division champion indicated once again that the immediate rematch against Alex Poatán seems like the natural path to follow.

In a post on the social network 'X' (formerly Twitter) during the fight, won by Carlos Ulberg In the unanimous decision of the judges, Ankalaev confirmed that Poatan is at a different level than the other athletes in the category.

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“Alex is on a different level than all these guys,” the champion wrote.

After the confirmation of the victory of Carlos Ulberg, Ankalaev even congratulated the New Zealander, who should move up to third place and is on a streak of eight consecutive victories, but guaranteed that the Brazilian is ahead in the race for the title.

“Good win for Carlos, but Alex is next. He deserves it more than anyone,” the Russian wrote.

Magomed Ankalayev became light heavyweight champion by defeating Alex Poatán in a unanimous decision by the judges in the main fight of the UFC 313, event held on March 8th.