Keeping an eye on controversial statement from Alex Poatán, Magomed Ankalayev He wasted no time and used social media to deny his rival's statements. According to the athlete from Russia, at no point did the UFC offer an opportunity for him to face the Brazilian for the light heavyweight title (up to 93kg) in his next appearance in the Octagon.
"Alex Poatán, you are a liar. You said I denied a fight against you. Dana White and Micky Maynard never offered me a fight against you. I will make you eat your words after I resolve my business”, Ankalaev fired on his official 'X' account.
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In addition to the Russian, his manager Ali Abdelaziz also confirmed that representatives did not offer Ankalaev a fight to face Poatan.
“I can say that this is not true at all. I respect the guy, but that’s not what happened,” she declared.
M. Ankalaev promised to knock out Poatan (Photo: Montage/SUPER FIGHTS)
Climbed to face Khalil rountree on October 5st, at UFC 307, Poatan stated that the American was called up after Ankalaev denied the opportunity to fight for the belt. According to the Brazilian, there were no explanations for the rival's alleged action. Currently second in the ranking, the Russian will face Aleksandar rakic on October 26, in Abu Dhabi.
@AlexPereiraUFC you are a liar. You said I turned fire down against you. @danawhite @ Mickmaynard2 never offer me a fight against you. I'm gonna make you eat your word after I handle my business.
— Magomed Ankalayev (@AnkalaevM) August 26, 2024
I can tell you this this is not true at all. I respect the man, but this is not what happened.
- Ali Abdelaziz (@ AliAbdelaziz00) August 26, 2024
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