Poatan in a photo shoot to promote UFC 320. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
It's no secret that Alex Poatan is hungry for a fight and ready to get revenge on Magomed Ankalaev , the light heavyweight champion (up to 93 kg), in the rematch that headlines UFC 320, this Saturday (4), in Las Vegas (USA). In fact, the Brazilian even revealed what the ideal scenario for his consecration would be like.
In an interview with 'TNT Sports,' the renowned striker, when projecting what he would like to see happen in the second fight against the Russian, was clear and emphasized: domination. In the first meeting, which took place in March, Ankalaev defeated the Brazilian by unanimous decision, in a duel that was more tense than exciting.
However, Poatan disagreed with the result, claiming he wasn't 100% fit and criticizing his opponent's strategy. Since a portion of the fans also saw the Brazilian's victory, the athlete emphasized that his perfect victory wouldn't come by knockout, but rather through an impeccable performance throughout the five rounds to leave no doubt as to his superiority.
"If I could choose, I'd like to have a fight where I dominate. For example, not have what happened in the last fight: 'Oh, this guy or that guy won.' Leave no doubt. So, in a perfect world for me, I would win, five rounds, dominating him, until there was no doubt that I won," said the former UFC champion.
Poatan's main victories
In the UFC since 2021, Alex Poatan has had a meteoric rise in MMA, shining in the octagon. The Brazilian was champion in the middleweight division (up to 83,9 kg) and light heavyweight division, defeating big names in the sport such as Israel Adesanya , Jamahal Hill , Jan Błachowicz, Jiri Prochazka (twice), Khalil Rountree Jr., and Sean Strickland.
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