Alex Poatan has the support of a former champion for his rematch with Magomed Ankalaev

Alex Poatan is training with Sean Strickland for the duel with Magomed Ankalaev

Luís Antonio Cardoso

08/09/2025 | 14:49

Alex Poatan and Sean Strickland return to training together. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/@stricklandmma

Alex Poatán e Sean Strickland they start training together again. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/@stricklandmma

In full preparation to measure forces with Magomed Ankalayev for the second time in the main fight of UFC 320, Alex Poatán received reinforcement from Sean Strickland in his preparation at Teixeira MMA & Fitness. The former middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg) landed in Connecticut and has already had his first training session with the Indian and Glover Teixeira this Monday (8). The record was published on the American's official Instagram account.

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In the caption of the post, Strickland used his traditional ironic sense of humor to highlight the talent of both Poanta and Glover.

“Why is there a gym in Connecticut full of violent Brazilians?!” said the former champion, who is coming off a loss to Dricus Du Plessis in February of this year in the main fight of the UFC 312.

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This isn't the first time the two former rivals have trained together. Earlier this year, the Brazilian even joined Strickland's corner when he lost to the South African. Despite their good relationship, the two have faced each other in UFC 276 while Poatan was still climbing the middleweight rankings (up to 83,9 kg) in search of Israel adesanya. On that occasion, the São Paulo native won the fight with a beautiful knockout in the first round.

Alex Poatán for Strickland's corner in the main fight of the UFC 312. Photo: Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC

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