Alex Poatán won the middleweight belt in UFC 281. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Middleweight champion (up to 83,9kg.), Alex Poatán He still doesn't have his next step defined for his first UFC title defense. The Brazilian revealed that he gives priority to the rematch against Israel adesanya, but it also doesn't rule out making the 'queue move' and coming face to face with Robert whittaker.
“Adesanya was a dominant champion so he has the preference to be fighting for the belt again, but if he doesn't want to, it will be Whittaker. I don't think they're going to put anyone else in there other than Whittaker. He's already said that his game doesn't fit well with Adesanya, but it would be a good fight with me, so I'll be ready for both,” said Poatan in an interview with 'MMA fighting'.
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Alex Poatán It's just joy. The Brazilian, who arrived at Ultimate as the 'man to beat Israel adesanya' due to his history of victories in kickboxing, he confirmed his status and triumphed by knockout in the last round. He even achieved one of the biggest comebacks of the year, as the fight was heading towards a triumph for the Nigerian on points.
Kickboxing legend, Poatan switched to MMA permanently two years ago and adjusts his game at the gym led by Glover Teixeira. The fighter, to date, has four appearances in Ultimate and has a record of seven wins and one loss in his career.
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