Alex Poatán He is the current UFC light heavyweight champion. (Photo: Reproduction/Instagram)
Much more than being a light heavyweight champion (up to 93 kg) and one of the most relevant names in the UFC today, it is safe to say that Alex Poatán 'burst the MMA bubble' on a global level and became a phenomenon of popularity in the four corners of the world. Proof of this is the Brazilian's current stint in Australia.
In the Oceanian country to act as a corner for the former rival Sean Strickland in the middleweight belt dispute (up to 83,9 kg) against Dricus du Plessis, this Saturday (12), Poatan has taken advantage of his stay to also fulfill commercial commitments and with local fans.
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In one of these commitments, registered on the social network Alex Poatán, the Brazilian is seen being welcomed by a crowd of fans on the sidewalk of an establishment. While simulating his traditional walk towards the octagon, the light heavyweight champion was greeted by shouts of 'Chama'. The height of the crowd's explosion was at the moment of the arrow.
In addition to the responsibility as a corner Sean Strickland this saturday, Alex Poatán is preparing to defend the light heavyweight belt (up to 93 kg) against the Russian Magomed Ankalayev. The duel takes place in the main fight of the UFC 313, on March 8th, in Las Vegas, in the United States.
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