Magomed Ankalayev often causes Alex Poatán. Photo: Reproduction/UFC
Present in Monaco to attend commitments outside of the fight, Alex Poatán recorded the moment when he is dancing next to Johnny Walker and Jully Pocca during the event. Keeping an eye on the rival's schedule, Magomed Ankalayev He wasted no time and took the opportunity to send a message to the former light heavyweight champion (up to 93kg).
“Keep dancing. I’ll keep training and I’ll keep winning. I’ve already beaten both of these guys, but I think Johnny is still sleeping a little. But they’re good guys,” Ankalaev said on his official X account.
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In response, internet users reacted by mixing provocations and praise for the new champion of the category. While some agreed with the Russian's stance, others mocked the situation by asking Ali Abdelaziz (the athlete's manager) to stop pretending to be Ankalaev to poke fun at him. Alex Poatán, as is often done.
In his quest for his first title defense, Ankalaev has made no secret of his desire to have an immediate rematch against Poatan next. In addition to suggesting that the fight should take place in August, the fighter defended after UFC London that the Brazilian cannot be surpassed by the promise of the category Carlos Ulberg in the race for the belt.
Despite all the provocation he received, Poatan has not responded to his rival so far, despite being active on social media.
Keep dancing, I will keep training and I will keep winning. I already beat these two guys but I think Johnny is still a little bit sleeping, but good guys
— Muhammad big ANK Ankalaev (@AnkalaevM) March 22, 2025
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