With Poatan, Aldo, Popó and Ngannou, see ten fights to keep an eye on in October

Poatan, Aldo, Popó and Ngannou are the highlights of the month of October (Photo: Montage/SUPER LUTAS)

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September comes to an end this Monday (30) and makes way for the long-awaited month of October, which has major attractions for martial arts fans, whether in the UFC octagon, with Alex Poatán and company in two numbered events, in the PFL decagon, with Francis Ngannou or even in the ring Fight Music Show with Acelino Popo and celebrity boxing.

With that in mind, the team at SUPER FIGHTS chose the top ten fights for you to keep an eye on in the tenth month of the year.

Ten fights to watch in October:

1- Alex Poatan x Khalil Rountree Jr. – UFC 307

Alex Poatán e Khalil rountree Jr face each other in UFC 307 (Photo: Montage/SUPER FIGHTS)

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protagonist of UFC 307, an event responsible for opening the calendar of the month of the largest organization in the world on October 05th, Alex Poatán puts the light heavyweight belt (93 kg) on ​​the line for the third time. This time, his opponent is the dangerous Khalil rountree Jr, ranked eighth and on a five-fight winning streak, four of which were by knockout.

2- Raquel Pennington x Julianna Peña – UFC 307

Rachel Pennington e Julianna Pena face each other in UFC 307 (Photo: Montage/SUPER FIGHTS)

Alex Poatán isn't the only one putting his belt on the line at the Salt Lake City event. In the night's co-main event, Rachel Pennington seeks the first defense of the bantamweight title (up to 61,2 kg) against the former champion Julianna Pena.

3- José Aldo x Mario Bautista – UFC 307

José Aldo returned with victory in UFC 301. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

At 38 years of age, José Aldo showed that he still has fuel left to burn with the dominant victory over Jonathan martinez in May, when he returned from retirement. In UFC 307, the 'King of Rio' seeks to repeat the feat when he faces the North American mario bautista, riding a six-game winning streak in the bantamweight division (up to 61,2 kg).

4- Popó Freitas x Jorge El Chino – Fight Music Show 5

Popó hits El Chino with a chair at a press conference Fight Music Show 5 (Photo: Instagram/FMS)

From the UFC octagon to the boxing ring, the four-time world champion Acelino Popó Freitas returns to star in an edition of Fight Music Show. The Brazilian legend faces Argentine Jorge 'El Chino' Miranda in the main fight of the FMS 5, on October 12th, at the Canindé Gymnasium, in São Paulo. The event also features celebrity fights such as MC Livinho, Nego do Borel and many more.

5- Michel Pereira x Anthony Hernandez – UFC Las Vegas 99

Michael Pereira celebrates victory in UFC 301. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Returning to the octagon, on October 19th it is the turn of UFC Las Vegas 99. The event has the Brazilian as its protagonist Michael Pereira. In search of his ninth consecutive victory in the organization, the Pará native measures forces with the North American anthony hernandez in a ranked duel in the middleweight category (up to 83,9 kg).

6- Cris Cyborg x Larissa Pacheco – PFL Super Fights

Larissa pacheco (left) is the next opponent of Chris Cyborg (dir). Photo: Reproduction/Montage SUPER FIGHTS

Crossing the ocean and swapping the octagon for the decagon, October 19th also features the PFL Super Fights super event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Among the highlights is the duel between the Brazilians Chris Cyborg, sports legend and current Bellator champion, and Larissa pacheco, two-time PFL champion. The two face each other in the featherweight division (up to 65,7 kg).

7- Francis Ngannou x Renan Problema – PFL Super Fights

Francis Ngannou e Renan Problem in staredown. Photo: Reproduction/PFL

The main star of PFL Super Fights, however, is Francis Ngannou. After an adventure in professional boxing, the former UFC heavyweight champion (up to 120,2 kg) returns to MMA, makes his debut in the organization and has as his opponent the Brazilian Renan Problem, champion of the tournament last season.

8- Ilia Topuria x Max Holloway – UFC 308

Ilia Topuria faces Max Holloway No. UFC 308 (Photo: Montage/SUPER FIGHTS)

Still in the Middle East, but now in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, the UFC 308 presents a big card on October 26th. In the main fight, Ilia Topuria defends the featherweight belt (up to 65,7 kg) for the first time against the former champion Max Holloway.

9- Robert Whittaker x Khamzat Chimaev – UFC 308

Robert whittaker (left) and Khamzat Shimaev (dir.) face each other in the UFC 308. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

The co-main event of the Abu Dhabi event features a crucial encounter for the future of the middleweight division (up to 83,9 kg). Former champion, Robert whittaker measures forces against the undefeated phenomenon Khamzat Shimaev, who is looking for his first chance to fight for a UFC belt.

10- Magomed Ankalaev x Aleksandar Rakic ​​– UFC 308

Magomed Ankalayev wants to be the next challenger for the belt Alex Poatán. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/@ufcbrasil

Closing the list, still in UFC 308, the duel that could define the next challenger of Alex Poatán, if the Brazilian hits Khalil rountree Jr. and choose to remain at light heavyweight. The main contender for the spot and seen as the biggest challenge for the current champion, Magomed Ankalayev faces the serbian Aleksandr Rakic, fifth in the ranking.