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

Alex Poatan and Magomed Ankalaev face off before the fight (Photo: Instagram)

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Alex Poatan , it seems, already knows Magomed Ankalaev 's main characteristics well . The Brazilian shared the octagon for 25 minutes at UFC 313 , where he ended up being defeated, and now, while preparing for the rematch at UFC 320, scheduled for next Saturday (4), he 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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Alex Poatan faces Ankalaev in a rematch at UFC 320

Magomed Ankalaev did not let Alex Poatan 's provocations go unanswered (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

Alex Poatan and Magomed Ankalaev first faced each other at UFC 313 in March 2025. On that occasion, the Brazilian was unable to unleash his aggressiveness in the stand-up fight and ended up losing 48-47 according to two judges and 49-46 according to another. The expectation is that, in the new confrontation, the Pataxó fighter will be able to put his striking game into practice and reclaim the belt.

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

Glover Teixeira revealed that Poatan had health problems during his preparation to face Magomed Ankalaev . According to the coach, the Brazilian couldn't be pushed too hard in training and, as a result, had to "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 Poatan will have the chance to prove that health problems were the difference in his first duel against Magomed Ankalaev . The Brazilian faces the Russian in a rematch in the main event of UFC 320, scheduled for next Saturday (4).

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