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

Alex Poatán celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

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

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

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

 

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

Despite the high level of Khamzat Shimaev In wrestling and grappling, the greatest danger lies in taking your opponent to the ground; the evolution of Alex Poatán This could give the Russian more options to avoid going to the ground, keeping the fight standing, which is the Brazilian's strong point.

Colby Covington explains how to beat Khamzat Chimaev

Khamzat Shimaev 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 player.

“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.