I. Adesanya (photo) is the UFC middleweight champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Israel adesanya e Alex Poatán They have a history of great rivalry when they competed in kickboxing. However, on the eve of the fourth defense of the middleweight title (up to 83,9kg.) against Robert whittaker No. UFC 271 next Saturday (12), the Nigerian stated that there is a long way to go for a possible third fight between the two, this time in the UFC.
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“I hope it happens. My coaches don't think so. The guy who 'finished me' in kickboxing comes to MMA to try to do the same thing. I implore you journalists to do your research before you start talking about this fight. Look at the first fight (between us) and see what happened before the knockout in the second fight. I don't think you even realize I hurt you. Let him work a little in the UFC, because he is a long way from facing me,” said Adesanya, in an interview with 'TSN'.
Two of the biggest names in the history of kickboxing, Poatan and Adesanya have faced each other on two occasions in the past. And, in both fights, the Brazilian won – a knockout (2016) and a judge's decision (2017).
Four years later, the Nigerian finds himself as UFC middleweight champion, while Alex debuted in the organization in November 2021, beating Andreas Michailidis No. UFC 268.
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