Alex Poatán after defeat in UFC 313(Photo: Instagram UFC Canada)
Alex Poatán, by all indications, did not approve of the forecast of Melk Costa about a possible fight against Jon Jones in the UFC octagon. Recently, the 'Dalmatian' caught attention by afirmar that, in his view, the American would have an advantage by exploiting the ground game. The analysis, however, does not seem to have been well received by the light heavyweight champion (up to 93 kg).
In a video posted by Connect Cast on social media, where Melk presents his prediction, Poatan reacted directly in the comments, indicating disagreement and reinforcing confidence in his own performance.
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"Facts speak for themselves, Chama," Poatan commented alongside a fire emoji.
Alex Poatan seeks third UFC belt.
Poatan celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
The first belt of Alex Poatán In the UFC, he competed in the middleweight division (up to 83,9 kg). On that occasion, the Brazilian faced his biggest rival, Israel adesanya, in the main fight of the UFC 281, and knocked out the Nigerian in the fifth round, accumulating his third victory over his opponent in combat sports. In the rematch, held in UFC 287Adesanya got his revenge, knocked out Poatan, and regained the title.
Exhausted from the weight cut, the Brazilian decided to move up a weight class. After winning Jan Blachowicz No. UFC 291, received the opportunity to compete for the light heavyweight belt against Jiri Prochazka, at UFC 295Poatan knocked out the Czech fighter, won the division title (up to 93 kg), and defended it three times.
Later, it was surpassed by Magomed Ankalayev No. UFC 313, but turned things around by regaining the throne in UFC 320Now, given the uncertainty surrounding the return of Tom aspinall To defend his undisputed heavyweight title, Poatan faces Cyryl Gane In his debut in the category, competing for the interim title.
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