The flame needs a rest so it doesn't burn out! 'Employee of the Year' in the UFC, with three belt defenses in 2024, Alex Poatán acknowledged that he needs a break. Saturday's fight (5) was the Brazilian's tenth in just under three years.
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At some point the body takes its toll. The lack of rest between fights may have contributed to the sequence of injuries, illnesses and mental difficulties, admitted Poatan, who plans a period of 'slowing down' to recover his energy.
“I think there is a limit. I want to try as hard as I can, but I need to take a break. I have some commitments in Mexico, in Korea and then I want to go to Bali, take a break, stay there for a week, ten days, calmly,” he said.
A victory at UFC 307 against Rountree crowned a victorious season for Poatan, who feels grateful for the good phase.
“It was a wonderful year, where I was able to do all these fights. This year was a year of achievements, not only inside the octagon, but I also achieved things outside, being able to help my family. This year was a year of blessings,” celebrated the Brazilian.
UFC 307 results
MAIN CARD
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Alex Poatán derrotou Khalil rountree Jr. by technical knockout (punches) at 4:32 – title fight
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Julianna Pena derrotou Rachel Pennington in the split decision of (48-47,47-48,48-47) – fight for the belt
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): mario bautista derrotou José Aldo in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Roman Dolidze derrotou Kevin holland by technical knockout (injury) at 5m of R1.
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Kayla harrison derrotou Ketlen Scallop in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Welterweight (up to 83,9 kg): Joaquin buckley derrotou Stephen Thompson by knockout (punches) at 2m17sec. from R3
Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Iasmin Lucindo derrotou Marina Rodriguez in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Alexander Hernandez derrotou Austin Hubbard in the judges' split decision (27-30, 29-28, 29-28)
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Cesar Almeida derrotou Ihor Potieria in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Ryan spann finished Ovince St-Preux with a guillotine at 1m35sec. from R1
Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Tecia Pennington derrotou Carla esparza in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Court mcgee finished Tim means with a rear naked choke at 3:19. from R1
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