Magomed Ankalaev is a standout in the UFC light heavyweight division. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/UFC
Magomed Ankalaev didn't let Alex Poatan 's recent statement on social media go unanswered . The Russian quickly responded, calling the current light heavyweight champion (up to 93kg) a 'chicken' after the Brazilian suggested he wouldn't face him in his next fight.
The expression “chicken” used by Ankalaev carries significant weight in the context. Common on social media, the term is used to describe someone who avoids a confrontation or runs away from a challenge. The 'chicken', in this case, is associated with the idea of fear or refusal in the face of a difficult situation, with the intention of conveying the idea that Poatan is dodging the duel.
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The origin of this slang term is related to the nature of the animal itself, which is often seen as a being with a more cautious behavior, willing to move away when faced with danger or threat. This association has become a popular metaphor in sports vocabulary and is often used to criticize those who, for whatever reason, try to avoid difficult confrontations.
Chicken
— Magomed Ankalaev (@AnkalaevM) December 19, 2024
Poatan and the initial provocation
It all started when Alex Poatan , the light heavyweight champion, spoke out on social media about his next fight. Without mincing words, the Brazilian dismissed the idea of facing Magomed Ankalaev in his next octagon bout.
“It won’t be Ankalaev!” Poatan wrote on his account, accompanied by a crying emoji.
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