Poatan's rival receives unusual advice from Sonnen on how to increase his chances of facing Brazilian

Artem Vakhitov in victory over Alex Poatán (Photo: Playback / Instagram)

Amid all the repercussions about rivalry between Alex Poatán and Artem Vakhitov, Chael Sonnen used experience to analyze the case and advise the Russian on how to deal with the Brazilian. Aware that the rival of the current light heavyweight champion (up to 93kg) wants to venture into the UFC in search of another chapter, the commentator was sincere in his opinion on the case.

“Artem gave an interview, and I can't say he did anything wrong. He's coming to MMA and has a win over Pereira. I can't deny that this story works. This is the exact formula that Pereira used when he arrived: 'I beat Izzy, I beat your champion. Now I'm going to your sport. I defeated him here, why wouldn't I defeat him here too?' You don't want to have the secret sauce to beating a guy, and that's all you have: 'I can beat your champion.' It can't be, because even if it's true, you can't get to it," Sonnen said on his YouTube channel. YouTube.

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Despite being known for his experience in provocations, Chael surprised by suggesting that Vakhitov avoid increasing the atmosphere of rivalry and start highlighting the Brazilian's greatness, so that he can get an eventual opportunity.

“I think the best way to do that is to join him (…) I'm just suggesting that Artem enters in a different way and enters with Pereira. 'We are taking control', and he teams up with Pereira. 'We kickboxers have always been the hardest sport.' I think if he just partners with Alex Pereira, maybe that would be a better approach,” he concluded.

Artem Varikhov and Alex Poatán in a duel at GLORY (Photo: Reproduction/Facebook)

Rivals in kickboxing, Poatan and Artem have a victory for each side in the sport. Now an MMA professional, the Russian has two wins, one loss and is looking for the opportunity to join the UFC to 'break the tie' with the Brazilian. Recently, both fighters provoked each other and the light heavyweight champion did not close the door on a possible fight.