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Alex Poatán e Israel adesanya facing each other in the octagon UFC 287 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)
Israel adesanya spoke again about Alex Poatán and, this time, to suggest a new opponent for the light heavyweight champion (up to 93kg). After the Brazilian's victory over Magomed Ankalayev No. UFC 320The Nigerian pointed out. Carlos Ulberg, his training partner at City Kickboxing, as the ideal name to face the São Paulo native in his next title defense.
"I think Carlos (Ulberg) versus Alex (Poatan). I like the idea. He should be next," Adesanya said in a video posted on social media.
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The New Zealander is considered one of the top rising names in the light heavyweight division and occupies a position close to the top 5 in the rankings. He is coming off a victory over Dominick reyes and saw Poatan's knockout up close in the first round of the fight.
Adesanya trains with Ulberg
Teammates at City Kickboxing, a gym in Auckland, New Zealand, Adesanya and Ulberg maintain a close relationship both inside and outside the Octagon. The New Zealander even served as the Nigerian's sparring partner in preparation for the fights against Poatan, even helping the former champion study the Brazilian's style.
The Brazilian, who regained the light heavyweight belt by knocking out Magomed Ankalayev in just 1m20s last Saturday (4), there is a range of possibilities ahead. Among them are a super fight against Jon Jones, former heavyweight champion, or even a definitive rise to the top division, as Dana White and Adesanya himself have already considered.
The UFC president recently stated that he 'might say yes' to the idea of seeing Poatan test his strengths among the organization's giants. On the other hand, a title defense against Carlos Ulberg would represent an interesting renewal for the light heavyweight category.
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