Alex Poatan downplays Fighting Nerds' bad run and bets on a comeback in the UFC

Alex Poatán in a face-off inside the octagon in UFC 313. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram.

Unlike MMA fans, Alex Poatán He doesn't seem concerned about the turbulent times facing Fighting Nerds in the UFC. In September, three of the São Paulo team's top fighters lost in the octagon, suffering their first defeat in the organization. However, the former light heavyweight champion (up to 93 kg) is betting on a comeback for the team led by Pablo Sucupira.

On his official YouTube channel, Poatan downplayed the defeats suffered by Caio Borralho, Jean Silva and Mauricio Ruffy for Nassourdine Imavov, Diego lopes e Benoit Saint-Denis, respectively. According to the renowned striker, the losing streak doesn't represent a professional catastrophe, but rather can serve as a learning experience for athletes as they evolve in the UFC.

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Borralho says Fighting Nerds has achieved its biggest goal in the UFC and points out the reason for its poor run.

"It happens. It could have been four athletes from four different teams, and then it wouldn't have received such negative attention. Who hasn't lost today? In MMA, I don't know. People are still in the middle of the road, but they don't know what can happen. I think what happened was normal. Of course, they have to make corrections, just like they said something later, that they will correct it. They'll definitely come back better, and I'll be here cheering them on," Alex declared.

And it didn't stop there. A combat sports veteran, Poatan offered important advice for Fighting Nerds to overcome their downturn and get back on the winning track.

"Cool your head, ignore provocations, and make corrections. Know where you went wrong, because once you know where you went wrong, everything becomes easier," concluded the former champion.

Poatan has a decisive commitment in the UFC

Like Fighting Nerds, Poatan is also looking to make a comeback in the UFC. On October 4th, in Las Vegas (USA), the Brazilian will have his long-awaited rematch against the executioner. Magomed Ankalayev, light heavyweight champion. In the previous fight, held in March, Alex came out on the losing end by unanimous decision.