Alex Poatán rides an electric bike. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
While the tension for the UFC 313 grow, Alex Poatán has shown that the calm comes before the storm. The light heavyweight champion (up to 93kg) went viral on social media with an unusual moment: an electric bike ride through the streets of Sydney, Australia, escorted by an SUV. The scene even earned cinematic comparisons and a comment from Jon Jones, his possible future rival in the octagon.
A few days before defending the belt against Magomed Ankalayev No. UFC 313, which will be held on March 8th, in Las Vegas (USA), the Brazilian traveled around Australia in a e-bike, maintaining the serious expression that has made him one of the most intimidating fighters in MMA. The video, posted on his Instagram, captured the attention of fans and even the heavyweight champion (up to 120,2 kg). Jon Jones, who summed up the moment with a simple 'Living your best life'.
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The post, made during his visit to the country for the UFC 312, which had in the main event the fight between Dricus du Plessis e Sean Strickland, generated funny reactions. One fan compared the scene to the film 'Mission Impossible', joking about the contrast between Poatan's imposing appearance and the simplicity of the tour.
Alex Poatán, 37 years old, has a record of 12 wins (9 knockouts) and two losses. Light heavyweight champion, he won the belt by defeating Jiri Prochazka (UFC 295) and defended against Jamahal hill e Khalil rountree. In kickboxing, he stood out with two victories over Israel adesanya and the only one to hold two simultaneous belts in GLORY.
Poatan rides electric bike in Australia; Jon Jones makes curious comment
Jon Jones comments on publication of Alex Poatán. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
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