Alex Poatan trains with his son and pays tribute to Carlos Prates.

Alex Poatán honor Carlos Prates In a grappling match. Photo: Reproduction / Instagram / thenightmare_170 / UFC / Montage SUPER LUTAS

Alex Poatán He's enjoying family time. The current UFC light heavyweight champion (up to 93 kg) posted a story on Instagram playfully grappling with his son, Lohan. During the recording, the 38-year-old athlete recreated the scene that became iconic... Carlos Prates in his duel against Leon edwards by the UFC 322, in November.

During the video, Alex Poatán He simply said nothing. His facial expressions throughout the grappling match with Lohan were responsible for conveying the message that fans and those present would soon understand.

See too

Makhachev's manager reveals offer to fight in January and points to potential challengers for the UFC title.

Tom Aspinall lashes out at Jon Jones after comments about injury: 'Focus on yourself'

Alex Poatán decided to honor his compatriot Carlos Prates with his striking facial expression just before taking Lohan off his back. Seeing a piece of paper near his feet, the light heavyweight champion, inspired, even pretended to smoke a cigarette to further characterize the Fighting Nerds athlete.

 

View this photo on Instagram

 

A post shared by Mateus Machado (@mateustatame)

Alex Poatán He enjoys training with his sons whenever he can. Just like Lohan, Alessandro, his other son, is dedicated to the world of fighting. The two young men are taking their first steps in the sport, and the UFC light heavyweight champion is giving them all the support in this process.

 

View this photo on Instagram

 

A post shared by MMA NEWS BR / NEWS ABOUT MMA IN BRAZIL AND THE WORLD (@mmanews_br)

When is Alex Poatan's next fight?

Alex Poatán He recently returned to training. The Brazilian's last challenge was a rematch against Magomed Ankalayev No. UFC 320in October, in Las Vegas (USA). Poatan had lost the belt to the Russian at event number 313, in March, by unanimous decision.

Alex Poatán overcame Magomed Ankalayev No. UFC 320 Still in the first round via technical knockout, he regained his title as the company's light heavyweight champion. After his victory, the Brazilian chose to rest and treat a foot injury.

“Yesterday was a great day of training, where I was able to prove to myself what I am capable of and where I can go. I haven't trained since my last fight because I injured my foot, and now, before returning to training, I decided to spend Thanksgiving with my children in Orlando, but there was a slight change of plans and we went to the gym, where I did two training sessions,” he said. Alex Poatán on her Instagram profile.

 

View this photo on Instagram

 

A post shared by Alex “Poatan” Pereira (@alexpoatanpereira)

The last comment from Alex Poatán about future fights occurred in UFC 320, when, in his post-victory interview, the Brazilian reinforced his desire to face Jon Jones, former heavyweight champion (up to 120,2 kg), at the UFC Casa Branca event, scheduled for June 2026.