Alex Poatan speaks out on social media after devastating knockout at UFC 268

Brazilian kickboxing legend thanked his family, coaches and fans for their encouragement in his Ultimate debut

A. Poatan celebrates after victory in the UFC 268. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

After knocking out Andreas Michailidis with a flying knee in the second round at the end of the preliminary card of the UFC 268 last Saturday (6), Alex Poatán expressed himself on his official 'Instagram'. The legend of kickboxing He tried to thank his coaches and supporters, as well as highlighting that he hadn't seen his family in four months.

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“I want to thank God for this great victory, my family who I haven’t seen for 4 months – my wife and my two children who I miss so much. Thank you to everyone who was part of my preparation, who helped me in some way since the beginning of my career and everyone who cheered and sent messages of support, I hope you enjoyed my debut”, wrote Poatan on his social networks.

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In addition to the triumph, Alex has another reason to celebrate. For his role in the UFC 268, the Brazilian received a 'Performance of the Night' bonus upon his debut in the organization and, as a bonus, took home US$50 (around R$277).

Only man to knock out Israel adesanya in combat sports and former GLORY champion, Alex Poatán he had only his fifth fight in mixed martial arts. In his career, now, there are four wins and one defeat in his career.

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