T. Aspinall watching A. Poatan prepare for fight. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @tomaspinallofficial
Tom aspinall I didn't expect that Alex Poatán dispatched Magomed Ankalayev with such ease in UFC 320The Briton was confident of another victory for the Russian in the rematch, held last Saturday (4). However, after watching the Brazilian win in just 80 seconds, the heavyweight champion (up to 120,2kg) completely changed his view of his compatriot.
In a video published on his YouTube channel, Tom aspinall expressed surprise and admitted that he had jumped to conclusions about Alex Poatán.
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“What? A minute and twenty (seconds), something like that? Pereira just ran over him. Look, I was wrong. I was wrong. This is very, very, very impressive.” he said. Tom aspinall.
The British pointed out that Carlos Ulberg should be Poatan's next opponent in the light heavyweight division (up to 93kg), but he acknowledged the Brazilian's desire to move up to heavyweight.
"Who's next for Pereira? Let's see what he wants to do. Ulberg just won. Ulberg is very good. I know he (Poatan) has been talking about moving up to heavyweight, so let's see what the UFC wants to do," he said. Tom aspinall.
Although Poatan's future is still uncertain, the Brazilian's desire has already been revealed. After winning Magomed Ankalayev, Poatan stated, in a respectful tone, that he wants a super fight against Jon Jones in the heavyweights.
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