Alex Poatán e Magomed Ankalayev staring down before the fight (Photo: Instagram)
Alex Poatán e Magomed Ankalayev They were involved in a tense encounter in the week leading up to... UFC 320, scheduled for October 4th. Recently, the Brazilian accused the Russian of avoiding a meeting at the Ultimate Performance Institute. However, this Thursday (25), the situation was different and both ended up exchanging barbs face to face.
In video published by Magomed Ankalayev In his stories, Poatan appeared before the Russian and, with the help of a translator, there was a brief exchange. The challenger made it clear that he sees no reason to speak with the champion, as they have a scheduled engagement.
“He said: ‘Man, actually, we’re going to fight on October 4th and we don’t have to exchange words,’” reported Alexander Jovel, translating Ankalaev’s words for Poatan.
In response, the Brazilian was direct and emphasized that he never attempted to engage in dialogue with the Russian, stating that the provocations always came from his rival on social media, but never in person.
"I never said anything, he always did. And now, when he came face to face, he's an asshole," Poatan said.
Watch Alex Poatan and Magomed Ankalaev meet
Poatan, face to face with Ankalaev, wanted nothing to do with a peaceful atmosphere.
“I never said anything. He always did. Now, face to face, he's an asshole.”
Just over a week to go #UFC320
— Igor Ribeiro (@igorribeiromma) September 25, 2025
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