Dana White avoids commenting on Ankalaev after knockout to Poatan at UFC 320

Ankalaev focused before the fight. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

If Dana White was impressed with Alex Poatán No. UFC 320, the same did not apply to Magomed Ankalayev. In the main fight of the show held last Saturday (4), in Las Vegas (USA), the Russian was quickly knocked out, losing the light heavyweight belt (up to 93 kg) to his rival. After the duel, the director does not seem to be excited about the athlete.

When questioned by journalists about his opinion of Ankalaev's performance and whether a trilogy with Poatan could be scheduled next, Dana White was brief and to the point, avoiding discussing the fight itself and his future with the company. In the octagon, the Russian, who defeated Poatan in March and was considered the favorite in the upcoming fight... UFC 320He failed to assert himself and succumbed to the power of his rival, lasting less than two minutes.

Thus, Dana simply emphasized that the athlete suffered in the octagon. It's true that the rivalry between Ankalaev and the Brazilian is now tied, with one victory for each side. However, given the way the rematch unfolded, the Russian, who doesn't enjoy prestige with UFC brass, seems far from facing Poatan for a third time.

"I don't know what else to say other than that Ankalaev had a difficult night," said the company president at the post-event press conference.UFC 320.

Ankalaev fought injured

Exclusively, the team at SUPER FIGHTS learned from sources close to Magomed Ankalayev who fought against Alex Poatán with a rib fracture two finger widths below the chest. The video obtained by the report shows the Russian being treated by a doctor and receiving an injection before facing the renowned striker.