Alex Poatan provokes Israel Adesanya on social media and recalls knockout in kickboxing

A. Poatan (left) beat I. Adesanya (right) twice in kickboxing. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

With just over a month left until the long-awaited 'reckoning', Alex Poatán e Israel adesanya they continue exchanging provocations on social media. In a post on his 'Instagram', the Brazilian recalled the knockout he suffered against the Nigerian in kickboxing and took the opportunity to make a fun challenge to the UFC middleweight champion (up to 83,9kg).

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“Good morning, time to wake up”, wrote the middleweight title challenger, with a photo of Adesanya using an oxygen cylinder, after being knocked out by the Brazilian.

With a meteoric rise in the UFC, where he arrived in November 2021, Poatan won three fights in a row and due to the 'scorched earth' scenario that the Nigerian imposed on the category, the Brazilian ended up being elevated to the position of next challenger in the middleweight division. The Brazilian athlete has a record of six wins and one defeat in the sport.

Middleweight champion since October 2019, Adesanya will be defending his sixth reign. The Nigerian has been criticized by fans and the press for adopting a 'less aggressive' style in his recent fights. The 'Stylebender' has a record of 23 triumphs and only one setback as an MMA professional.

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