Alex Poatan opens as an underdog at bookmakers for a rematch with Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320

Magomed Ankalayev derrotou Alex Poatán No. UFC 313. Photo: Reproduction X/UFC Europe

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Last Tuesday (22), Dana White confirmed the rematch between Magomed Ankalayev e Alex Poatán, for the light heavyweight title (up to 93 kg) as the main fight of UFC 320, on October 4, in Las Vegas, United States. Defeated by the Russian by unanimous decision in the first meeting, in March, the Brazilian appears as an underdog in initial odds for the second meeting.

According to SportsBetting.ag, Ankalaev appears as the favorite with odds of 1,45, while Poatan is priced at 2,85. This means that for every R$1 bet on the Russian, the return is R$1,45 if he wins. Those who bet on the Brazilian receive R$2,85 for every real invested if he wins.

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This is the first time since 2023 that Poatan has opened as an underdog in a fight. The last time was in the fight against Jiri Prochazka, when the bettors' movement ended up turning the line in his favor. Before that, he also started as an underdog in the duel against Israel adesanya, at UFC 287.

Ankalaev won the light heavyweight title by defeating Poatan in March by unanimous decision. Now, the Russian is trying to defend his title for the first time, while the Brazilian is looking to regain the top spot in the division and level the score in the Octagon.

Understand the quotes

For those unfamiliar with the betting world, odds like 1.45 (Ankalaev) indicate a favorite, meaning a lower financial return but a safer bet. Odds like 2.85 (Poatan) indicate a less likely win but a higher payout. In short: the higher the odds, the greater the risk and the greater the potential profit.