Cormier reveals why Poatan's gesture went viral around the world and marked the year in the UFC: 'Impressive'

Daniel Cormier is one of the UFC's main commentators. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram)

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Daniel Cormier listed the five most relevant people in MMA throughout the year. The list has two directors and three fighters. Among the athletes, the highest placed name is the Brazilian Alex Poatán.

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“There is no one more impactful in terms of a fighter, when it comes to 2024, than Alex Pereira. Because he not only stood out – remember him dancing in the locker room before you go and kick Jiri [Prochazka]? Do that thing with the hand all with Jamahal hill when he knocked him out? I don't even know what that is, but it became one of the most global things ever.” DC told 'MMA Junkies'.

Alex Poatán causes Jamahal hill after victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc

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Daniel Cormier Cormier Jr. is a UFC Hall of Famer and commentator. The former two-division UFC champion was in the Octagon working 26 of the 42 cards promoted in 2024. In addition, Cormier closely monitors the sport. The monitoring is necessary due to his various roles as an analyst, podcast host and others.

In the list of the five most significant people of 2024 made to the North American website, the former fighter listed in order: UFC CFO Hunter Campbell, Conor McGregor, Jon Jones, Alex Poatán and Dana White.

The episode mentioned is one of the most memorable of the year

Alex Poatán, was one of the protagonists of the UFC 300 and promoted a massacre on Jamahal hill. In his first light heavyweight belt defense (up to 93kg), the Brazilian took no notice of his rival and sealed the deal with a brutal knockout in the first round. The triumph is one of the most emblematic of 2024 and entered the lists of knockouts of the year. (see video below)