'My heart': Fans are divided on social media after confirmation of a rematch between Poatan and Ankalaev at UFC 320

Fans react with excitement, memes and caution to the rematch scheduled for October 4 in Las Vegas

Igor Ribeiro

23/07/2025 | 20:09

Poatan is defeated by Ankalaev at UFC 313. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

Poatan was defeated by Ankalaev in the UFC 313. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

Confirmation of the rematch between Alex Poatán e Magomed Ankalayev No. UFC 320The announcement of the match, which takes place on October 4th, generated an immediate wave of reactions on social media. Brazilian and international fans expressed relief and euphoria after months of uncertainty about the confrontation.

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Last Tuesday (22), Dana White confirmed the rematch for the light heavyweight (93 kg) belt as the main event of UFC 320The fight takes place in Las Vegas (USA), a neutral venue after backstage disputes. Ankalaev preferred Abu Dhabi, but Poatan, with its greater commercial appeal, secured Las Vegas. The current champion, however, promised to knock out the Brazilian.

Poatan and Ankalaev are no strangers. The two have faced each other in UFC 313, with the light heavyweight title on the line, when the Russian won by unanimous decision in a close fight. Magomed accused Alex of "running away" for 20 minutes, while the Brazilian believes he did enough, although he opened as an underdog with bookmakers for the new fight.

CHECK OUT THE FULL REACTIONS BELOW

Gabriel Fareli (@GFareli)

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"I admit I was afraid this rematch wouldn't happen. October 04th. Ankalaev vs. Poatan 10. The light heavyweight belt is on the line. Those who live will see."

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José Louis (@concatenarsim)

“In just over a month, we will have: Walker vs Zhang, Imavov vs Borralho, Diego lopes vs Jean Silva.. Breathe: Ankalaev vs Poatan. Bring on the heart, little Brazilians”

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Diego Lucio (@diego_lucio)

“Last time Poatan entered the ring without being the champion of his category… On October 4th there will be more!”, he wrote, in a video of Poatan knocking out Prochazka for the vacant belt.

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Khozinaev (@97rozina97)

“Rpzd (sic), I’ll be rooting for Poatan to destroy Ankalaev’s face, but to be quite honest: it’s the same feeling as in the charlin fight (Charles of the Bronx, against Topuria), I don't see the big ank winning. Ankalaev won standing up, and he didn't even need to dive at Poatan's legs”

 

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