Brazil dominates the UFC with Poatan and Mackenzie dern champions and Do Bronx in a new fight for the title. Montage/SUPER FIGHTS
October 2025 made history for Brazilian MMA. In just a few weeks, the country won three UFC belts and demonstrated its continued presence among the sport's greats. Alex Poatán, Charles of the Bronx e Mackenzie dern were the protagonists of an unforgettable month.
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With the three titles, Brazil became the country with the most active champions (Alexandre pantoja, Alex Poatán e Mackenzie dern) in the UFC and led the fight against the rest of the world, with 10 wins to 7. October proved that Brazilian MMA is stronger than ever. SUPER FIGHTS recalls the main moments.
Alex Poatan regains belt
Poatan taunts Ankalaev in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
The first to shine was Alex Poatán, at UFC 320in Las Vegas on October 4th. He regained the light heavyweight title (up to 92,9 kg) by knocking out... Magomed Ankalayev in just 80 seconds.
The rematch was highly anticipated, as Ankalaev had previously defeated Poatan, and the rivalry between them was heated. The São Paulo native, however, entered the octagon with an aggressive strategy, giving his opponent no chance, and ending the fight before the second round.
Charles of the Bronx is getting closer to a title fight.
Charles celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
A week later, it was time for Charles of the Bronx shine at home, at UFC Rio. After five years away from Brazil, the former lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg) returned with everything and finished Mateusz gamrot in the second round, in a show of technique on the ground.
The victory sent the crowd into a frenzy and extended Do Bronx's UFC submission record to 17, as well as moving him up to third in the division rankings. He's also set to compete for a new title: the BMF belt. After the victory, Charles challenged Max Holloway for a rematch. The Hawaiian has already accepted the fight.
Mackenzie Dern is the new queen of the UFC
Mackenzie celebrates her UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
The last Brazilian belt of the month went to Mackenzie dern, in the co-main fight of UFC 321 last Saturday (25) in Abu Dhabi. The Brazilian faced another compatriot, Virna jandiroba, in a balanced and exciting fight.
While the 'Carcará' fared better in the takedown game, Mackenzie stood out for her improved boxing and active stance on the ground. The 'new queen' of the UFC won by unanimous decision and brought the women's belt back to Brazil, which had not conquered another throne since her retirement. Amanda nunes.
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