UFC: Poatan is defeated by Ankalaev and loses his half-footprint

The UFC’s light heavyweight belt has a new owner. In the main fight of UFC 313, held on Saturday (8), in Las Vegas, Brazilian Alex Poatan was surpassed by Magomed Ankalaev, who won by unanimous decision (29-26, 28-27, 28-27) and took the post of champion of the category.

The combat was balanced in the first rounds, betting on low kick kicks, while Ankalaev responded with powerful blows.

The Russian showed superiority throughout the fight, pressing the Brazilian with his game of falls and control at Clinch. In the last round, he tried to react, but could not reverse the opponent’s advantage.

With the victory, Ankalaev expands his unbeaten UFC and conquers the half-heavy belt, ending the reign of in the category.