Alex Poatan threatens retirement after controversy with Herb Dean at UFC White House: 'I'm scared'

Alex Poatán after defeat in UFC 313 (Photo: Instagram/UFC Canada)

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Alex Poatán He may be considering leaving the Ultimate after... controversy involving his last fight in UFC White HouseOn that occasion, the Brazilian was knocked out by Cyryl Gane After a series of blows that he classified as illegal. Unhappy with the outcome, the fighter harshly criticized the performance of referee Herb Dean, who officiated the fight. Now, following a new controversial episode involving the referee... ufc vegas 119The Brazilian champion once again expressed dissatisfaction and began to consider retirement.

In a post on his Instagram stories, Poatan shared a video from American influencer Brendan Ruh, who detailed the reasons why the fight should have been stopped. In the caption, the Brazilian indicated concern for his own safety in light of recent events and suggested that he has already fulfilled his role in the sport, leaving open the possibility of not returning to the octagon.

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"Honestly, I'm afraid to go back to fighting with all this going on, I think I've already done my part," Poatan wrote.

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