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Alex Poatán He is UFC champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
Alex Poatán knows that, this Saturday (4), he will write another chapter of one of the biggest rivalries of his career. After being defeated by Magomed Ankalayev In March 2025, the Brazilian will have the chance for a rematch in the main event of... UFC 320Despite the tense atmosphere surrounding the confrontation, he claims to be used to it.
In an interview with UFC News, Poatan made it clear that, while he considers Ankalaev a different rivalry, that's not what motivates him. According to him, his confidence comes from everything he's done to get in the best possible shape for the fight.
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"It's not even the rivalry that motivates me. It keeps me going, but I think it's just the confidence in everything that's happening, everything I've put into this fight, but I can definitely call this a rivalry unlike any other," Poatan said.
The Brazilian also reinforced that, even in the heated atmosphere of the rematch, he has already experienced similar situations and does not allow emotions to take over inside the octagon.
"I don't let emotions get the better of me. I've done this before, I've had fights like this before," concluded the former champion.
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.
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