Poatan during a UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Alex Poatán He finished 2025 on a high note and started the new season with a bang. In terms of his career, the UFC light heavyweight champion (up to 93 kg) still doesn't know who he will face or when he will return to action, but outside the octagon, he has been making headlines. In fact, the renowned fighter may begin a new and unusual partnership in 2026.
Recently, Poatan connected with singer MC Daniel through social media. Through his official Instagram Stories, the singer revealed that the UFC champion had started following him, celebrated, and made a surprising invitation. It's worth noting that the "Falcon of Funk" already followed the athlete. Upon learning of the reaction from the funk singer and new friend, the combat sports star shared the moment and, excited, invited him for a training session, opening the doors of his gym to welcome him.
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Watch the interaction between MC Daniel and Alex Poatan
"You're crazy! I'm so happy, Poatan started following me. I'm your fan, monster! Let's hang out, because training isn't an option, right? It's better not to. I'm your fan, monster! Nice to meet you. I was playing FIFA just now, but I'll even play UFC, to get you," said the singer.
"Call me, bro. I don't know how to play, so it's going to have to be a real training session," the UFC champion wrote in response to the funk singer.
Poatan in 2026
At the start of the season, Poatan ended his brief relationship with Tracy Cortez, UFC fighter. Following that, the star of the company participated in a series of training sessions during her visit to Brazil.
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