Poatan surprises during a face-off with Ankalaev: 'I won't go back to the tire shop'

Magomed Ankalaev e Alex Poatan durante encarada em coletiva de imprensa. Foto: Reprodução/UFC

Presentes em coletiva de imprensa realizada na noite de quinta-feira (02), Magomed Ankalaev e Alex Poatan marcaram presença para responderem algumas perguntas de repórteres e fãs antes do aguardado confronto neste sábado (04), no UFC 320. Além de se provocarem durante respostas e aquecerem mais ainda a rivalidade, o que marcou de fato foi o momento da encarada.

Face to face before the energized crowd, the fighters didn't look away, and suddenly, Poatan launched into another provocation, surprising Ankalaev and declaring: "I'm not going back to the tire shop" (watch below). The Russian refused to remain silent, but his response remained inaudible. After the staredown ended, the light heavyweight champion (up to 93 kg) responded to the crowd by saying, "Don't call me."

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Poatan's remarks stem from Ankalaev's constant reminiscing about the Brazilian's past, where he worked in a tire shop before becoming a martial artist. According to the Russian, his rival will return to his role after potentially another defeat in the Octagon.

Álex Poatan kicks Magomed Ankalaev. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC Espanol

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UFC 320 protagonists Ankalaev and Poatan have a long-awaited rematch this Saturday (04), in a dispute for the light heavyweight belt. A big favorite in the bookmakers, the Russian promises to knock out the challenger before the fourth round. The Brazilian guarantees that his posture will be different and that this time he is 100%, unlike the first meeting, which according to him, was at 40.

Watch the face-off between Ankalaev and Poatan

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