VIDEO: Poatan surprises Glover Teixeira with a 'fall' as a joke and shows progress on the ground

Alex Poatán celebrates title alongside Glover Teixeira. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Alex Poatán surprised when he fell Glover Teixeira in a behind-the-scenes joke. The scene, recorded on video and quickly viral on social media, demonstrates the significant evolution of the current UFC light heavyweight champion (up to 93kg) in the ground game, an area that the athlete has worked intensely on in recent years.

Since deciding to migrate from kickboxing to MMA, Poatan has found in Glover Teixeira a mentor and a friend. The Brazilian veteran was one of the first to believe in the young athlete's potential and helped him adapt to the new sport. Currently, Poatan trains at Teixeira's academy in the United States and counts on his friend as one of the biggest supporters of his career.

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In Ultimate since 2021, Alex has a record of 11 positive results and two negative results. He is considered one of the most popular fighters today, as he is second in the organization's weight-for-pound ranking, behind only Islam makhachev.

Currently, two strong names emerge as possible opponents: Magomed Ankalayev, who would challenge him in a fight for the light heavyweight belt (up to 93kg.), or Tom aspinall, in a fight that would mark the Brazilian's debut in the heavyweight division (up to 120,2kg).

VIDEO: Poatan surprises Glover Teixeira with a 'fall' as a joke and shows progress on the ground

Alex Pereira and Glover Teixeira spar in a hotel lobby

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