The UFC 320, scheduled for this Saturday (4), in Las Vegas, will have as its great attraction the rematch between Brazilian Alex “Poatan” Pereira and the Russian Magomed Ankalaev by the middle treated belt. The duel divides opinions, but Alexander Volkanovski believes in the new victory of the European fighter.
The current Puena Champion believes Ankalaev should repeat the result of the first confrontation and leave again with the triumph.
“I’ll have to bet on the favorite this time. I think Ankalaev will get it again. He’ll be heavier on wrestling. Will he get falls? But he’s safe enough to stay out of danger,” said Volkanovski.
held in March, Magomed Ankalaev won by unanimous decision after five rounds, in a struggle marked by balance. Although the Brazilian defended all attempts at the rival’s fall, he was overcome in the exchange, an unexpected scenario for those who built a career in kickboxing.
Volkanovski sees Ankalaev as a favorite
In his YouTube channel, Alexander Volkanovski highlighted the versatility of the Russian and the way he can alternate bases, as well as adopting an efficient defensive style. For Australian, this can complicate Poatan’s life again.
“Pereira is very good. He can make the adjustments? Yes. But Ankalaev has shown that he can mix, vary and even change his base. He is predominantly left -handed, and this suits him defensively. Pereira did not have his best nights against lefties. Pereira can get the knockout? But I believe Ankalaev wins,” he added.
Former champions trust Alex Poatan
While Volkanovski bets on Russian, other former champions see a different outcome for the rematch. Dricus du Plessis and Rashad Evans praised Alex Pereira’s preparation for UFC 320, highlighting training changes in training and greater strategic focus.
Already Dustin Poirier, former interim champion weight weight, bet on the thirst for revenge of the Brazilian as fuel to recover the belt. “He wants to show that he was not the same fighter in the last fight. It’s too dangerous not to find the right blow. I see a knockout ahead,” he told the portal MMA Junkie.
