Hero without a cape? Remember events that Alex Poatan saved at the last minute

Alex Poatán He is UFC champion. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFCEspanol

Always ready for any challenge proposed by Ultimate, Alex Poatán He was responsible for saving two major events held by the organization and, not satisfied, he is preparing for another heroic act. In addition to UFC 303, which takes place this Saturday (29), remember other shows that required the brightness and disposition presented by the company's light heavyweight champion.

To warm up expectations for the UFC 303, the team of SUPER FIGHTS highlighted the times that Poatan lived up to his star status in the organization and counted on the courage of his opponents to face him with little time to prepare for the big challenge.

UFC 295 – Alex Poatan x Jiri Prochazka

Jiri Prochazka in face with Alex Poatán to UFC 295. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Previously scheduled to perform Jon Jones x Stipe Miocic, UFC 295 There was an unfortunate incident with an injury suffered by the heavyweight champion (up to 120,2kg) who was preparing to defend his title against the Croatian. Amid all the chaos created weeks before the event took place, Ultimate ended up counting on the goodwill of Alex Poatán e Jiri Prochazka to become the new protagonists and accept to perform in New York, at Madison Square Garde, one of the biggest stages in the world.

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At the time, the Brazilian was already preparing to face his rival and ended up being successful in the confrontation, despite all the spotlight brought to the Octagon and the atmosphere of the meeting. With the triumph, Poatan became the first Brazilian to win two belts in the UFC.

UFC 300 – Alex Poatan x Jamahal Hill

Alex Patan (left) and Jamahal hill (right) facing. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

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Amid great mystery about who would be chosen for the main fight of the long-awaited UFC 300, Alex Poatán e Jamahal hill they had to bring forward their commitments by a month. Previously cast for UFC 301, the athletes had to respond to the request at short notice, in order to not generate an uproar due to the few viable options for the most anticipated clash.

Active in training, the fighters accepted the proposal and were suddenly announced, surprising many MMA fans. Willing to put on a show, Poatan and Hill demonstrated a sincere rivalry and faced each other for a few minutes until the Brazilian won by historic knockout and drove the audience at the T-Mobile Arena crazy.

UFC 303 – Alex Poatan x Jiri Prochazka II

Alex Poatán in face with Jiri Prochazka before the UFC 303. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Two weeks before the UFC 303, Poatan and Prochazka received an unexpected call. Chosen to replace Conor McGregor e Michael chandler, the fighters did not hesitate to hold a rematch with little preparation time and became the new protagonists of the event. Despite being aware of the risks, the Brazilian agreed to put his belt on the line and will go for his second title defense this Saturday (29) against his penultimate victim in the Octagon.