Poatan surprises and sums up Magomed Ankalaev in three words before the rematch at UFC 320

Alex Poatán e Magomed Ankalayev staring down before the fight (Photo: Instagram)

Alex Poatán, it seems, is already well aware of the main characteristics of Magomed Ankalayev. The Brazilian shared the octagon for 25 minutes in UFC 313where he was ultimately defeated, and now, while preparing for the rematch in UFC 320, scheduled for next Saturday (4), summed up the Russian in just three words.

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In an interview with 'TNT Sports', Poatan highlighted the Russian's main characteristics and, in his view, the points go beyond the qualities inside the octagon:

“Experienced. Good. Liar.”, described Poatan.

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— UFC on TNT Sports (@ufcontnt) October 2, 2025

Alex Poatan faces Ankalaev in a rematch at UFC 320

Magomed Ankalayev did not let the provocations of Alex Poatán no answer (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

Alex Poatán e Magomed Ankalayev faced each other for the first time in UFC 313, held in March 2025. On that occasion, the Brazilian was unable to unleash his aggression in the stand-up fight and ended up losing 48-47 in the eyes of two referees and 49-46 in the eyes of another. The expectation is that, in the new fight, the Pataxó will be able to put his striking game into practice and regain the belt.

Glover Teixeira reveals problems in Alex Poatan's preparation for UFC 313

Glover Teixeira revealed that Poatan had health problems during preparation to face Magomed AnkalayevAccording to the coach, the Brazilian could not be forced in training and, as a result, he had to "play catch-up" in the last week, which may have led to a case of overtraining.

"I'll tell you the truth. I think Poatan exceeded his training limit in his last fight. He trained less because he got sick in Australia, he wasn't training properly, because he has to cut back. The guy was sick, and if you push him, he'll get worse. We worked on technique... Then, in that last week, the weight was higher. Poatan was feeling good, so he trained too much last week," the coach said in an interview with the 'Overdogs Podcast'.

Now Alex Poatán will have the chance to prove that health problems were the difference in his first duel against Magomed AnkalayevThe Brazilian faces the Russian in a rematch in the main event of UFC 320, scheduled for next Saturday (4).

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