Alex Poatan is on a roll, and not just in the octagon. The current UFC light heavyweight champion (up to 93kg) also holds a prominent position in the virtual world, more precisely in the game 'UFC 5'. Released a year ago, the EA Sports game recently revealed the fighters most chosen by gamers.
The Brazilian appears in second place among male characters, behind only Conor McGregor who, even though he has been out of the octagon for more than three years, remains the big favorite in the digital world.
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The relationship between MMA fans and the world of video games is increasingly strong, and names like Poatan have become symbols, not only for what they do in competitions, but also for the legion of followers they gain on and off the screen.
And he's not alone. The other most popular fighters in 'UFC 5' include other big names of today. In first place, Conor McGregor , as already mentioned, remains at the top. The former featherweight (up to 65,7kg) and lightweight (up to 70,3kg) champion is still a reference, even with his prolonged absence from the octagon.
Right behind Poatan, the ranking features Max Holloway , the former featherweight champion (up to 65,7kg) and BMF champion. Following him are the charismatic Sean O'Malley and Israel Adesanya , who, although defeated by the Brazilian, remains one of the most popular fighters in the game.
Brazil also shines in the women's category. Amanda Nunes , retired from competition, maintains a strong presence, occupying the second position among the most selected female fighters in the game, behind only Valentina Shevchenko . Alongside them, Alexa Grasso , Joanna Jedrzejczyk , and Weili Zhang complete the top 5 most selected women.
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