VIDEO: Hello, Chimaev! Alex Poatan shows great improvement in the Russian player's performance.

Alex Poatan celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

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Alex Poatan is evolving. The Brazilian announced on his Instagram an improvement in his ground game that makes life even more difficult for Khamzat Chimaev , should the fight between them happen. Poatan recently trained with Wellington Turman , a UFC middleweight fighter (up to 83,9 kg).

Black belt in Jiu-Jitsu, Alex Poatan showed he's preparing for all kinds of challenges by sharing a video of his training. Poatan demonstrated different ways to defend himself and finish the fight on the ground against Wellington Turman.

"I'm very happy with my progress and with (Wellington) Turman's long recovery after surgery, Chama!", Alex Poatan announced on his Instagram feed.

 

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Recently, the Brazilian was challenged by Khamzat Chimaev , a specialist in wrestling and grappling. The Russian wants to fight Alex Poatan . Poatan, on the other hand, being a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu, has been showing improvement in his ground game.

Despite Khamzat Chimaev's high level of wrestling and grappling, which poses a significant threat when taking his opponent to the ground, Alex Poatan 's improved fighting style may offer more options to avoid the ground against the Russian, keeping the fight standing, which is the Brazilian's strong point.

Colby Covington explains how to beat Khamzat Chimaev

Khamzat Chimaev with a pet wolf. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/khamzat_chimaev

In a recent interview, Colby Covington analyzed details he considers fundamental to preventing Khamzat Chimaev's success in takedowns . For Covington, one of the crucial points is to wear down the Russian.

“You’re going to need to be able to stop his (Chimaev’s) takedowns, be able to exchange strikes with him, tire him out in that aspect. I don’t know if I see anyone (beating Khamzat). To beat him, you’re going to have to fight grappling and have incredible defenses, like takedown defense and blocks. Unless you threaten him with submissions or takedown defense, he’s going to dominate this division,” said Colby Covigton.

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