VIDEO: Alex Poatan celebrates Sean Strickland's historic victory against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328

Poatan at the UFC press conference. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Star of combat sports, Alex Poatán He is happy not only with his own achievements, but also with those of his friends. And proof of this was his reaction to what happened in... UFC 328Present at the event held this Saturday (9), in New Jersey (USA), the Brazilian celebrated the surprising victory of Sean Strickland upon Khamzat Shimaev By split decision in the main event. With the shocking victory, the American became middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg) for the second time in his career.

Generally, Poatan tends to be reserved in his statements and gestures, but this time, alongside Plínio Cruz, his friend and coach, he didn't hide his happiness. And the reason can be explained. The Brazilian considers Strickland one of his main allies in MMA, and they constantly train together. In fact, the athlete even gave the bad boy tips on how to beat the feared Chimaev.

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Furthermore, the renowned striker doesn't hold much sympathy for the Chechen, since the latter, in an attempt to lure him into a super fight, disrespected him more than once. Therefore, the veteran ended up killing two birds with one stone at the end of the... UFC 328.

Poatan looked happier for Sean than when he wins himself 🤣 #UFC328

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UFC 328 results

MAIN CARD

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Sean Strickland derrotou Khamzat Shimaev by split decision of the judges (48-47, 47-48, 48-47) and won the belt.

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Joshua Van derrotou Tatsuro Taira by technical knockout (punches) at 1:32 of round 5 and defended the belt.

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Alexander Volkov derrotou Waldo Cortes Acosta by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Sean brady derrotou Joaquin buckley by unanimous decision of the judges (30-25, 30-25, 30-27)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): King Green derrotou Jeremy Stephens via submission (rear naked choke) at 4min20s of R1

PRELIMINARY CARD

Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Ateba Gautier defeated Ozzy Diaz by knockout (punches) at 1:10 of R2

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Yaroslav Amosov defeated Joel alvarez by submission (Katagatame) at 1:13 of Round 2

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Grant dawson derrotou Mateusz Rebecki via submission (rear naked choke) at 4min48s of R3

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Jim Miller derrotou Jared gordon via submission (guillotine) at 3min29s of R1

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Roman Kopylov derrotou Marcus Tullius Learn by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): pat sabatini derrotou William Gomis by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Baisangur Susurkaev defeated Djorden Santos via submission (rear naked choke) at 4min12s of R3

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Jose Ochoa derrotou Clayton Carpenter by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)