After Magomed Ankalaev release your rematch with Alex Poatan Pereira no UFC It can happen in August, the Brazilian decided to comment.
The former champion accepted the date because, according to himself, he will have plenty of time to rest and recover; Last year he made three belt defenses in less than six months.
“I want to rest, I know it won’t happen now. I will be ready, if it is in August, it is a very good date,” he said in an interview with journalist Ariel Helwani.
Poatan also denied that he fought with a fracture in one hand, but did not mention anything about having norovirus; He only admitted that he faced difficulties during his preparation, but would not make excuses for his defeat, much less disregard his opponent.
Poatan and Ankalaev faced each other in early March, when the UFC 313 took place. The Brazilian could not find a breach for the knockout and ended up losing in the unanimous decision of the judges.
Poatan’s wait
Although not revealing what made it difficult to face Ankalaev, it is clear that Alex has faced some health problem and needs time to recover.
Even though not ready now, the former midfielder champion is anxious for the rematch and said that only the UFC contract is missing.
“It’s just the contract coming, which I’m also signing. I can’t wait for it, it’s going to be a very different fight. I feel that I have enough game to do what I want with this guy,” said Tupiniquim.
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Poatan has already faced health problems in previous fights and has always been able to leave the octagon with a knockout victory.
Against Jamahal Hill, for example, he had an injury on his foot. Already against Khalil Rountree Jr., he had fever, inflammation in his throat and pain in his rib.
Every time, however, the Brazilian waited for the result to reveal his real condition at the time of the fight. As this time the victory did not come, he preferred to avoid the subject.