VIDEO: Alex Poatan's sister loses her temper, pushes her rival and causes confusion in a face-off at Karate Combat

Sister of Alex Poatán pushes rival and causes confusion in staredown at Karate Combat. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/Karate Combat

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Tension took over the backstage of Karate Combat 50, an event held this Friday (11). Aline Pereira, sister of Alex Poatán, caused a moment of great agitation when she pushed her opponent, Dee Begley, during the face-off. The confusion began with the Irishwoman's failure in the official weigh-in, followed by a heated argument and the athlete's punishment.

Aline Pereira's debut at Karate Combat 50 was scheduled for last Friday in Utah (USA), but expectations for the fight were overshadowed by a series of events behind the scenes. The official weigh-in, held one day before the event, revealed a mistake by Dee Begley, who weighed in above the established limit, even after a request to fight at a catchweight.

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The Brazilian, visibly irritated by her rival's lack of professionalism, did not hold back on her criticism during the face-off. When she saw Begley climb on a box to be at the same height, Aline lost her patience and pushed her, being restrained by security guards.

The Brazilian's action was a response to the provocation of the Irishwoman, who smiled provocatively. As a consequence of the infraction, Dee Begley was fined 40% of her purse. The fight between the two athletes, however, went ahead, with a new weight limit.

VIDEO: Alex Poatan's sister loses her temper, pushes her rival and causes confusion in a face-off at Karate Combat

Aline Pereira isn't playing games.

We had some controversy with Dee Begley weighing 4lbs over, but Aline still took the fight and the tension has been rising since.

Tune in tomorrow at 7pm ET right here on X!! #KC50 pic.twitter.com/qyq2nghX65

— Karate Combat (@KarateCombat) October 11, 2024