Expectations are high for the fight between Alex Poatán e Bruno Blindado, who have a Brazilian duel at the opening of the main card at UFC Las Vegas 50 next Saturday (12). And therefore, the SUPER FIGHTS brought together the opinions of five fighters about the fight between exchangers.
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Poatan is having his second fight in Ultimate since deciding to leave kickboxing to dedicate himself to MMA. The legend of the sport hit Andreas Michailidis with a flying knee.
On the other hand, the experienced Blindado arrived with morale and, after a successful run at the Russian M-1 event, he also started well in Dana White's organization, with three knockouts in a row. It comes from seven positive results.
André Sergipano
“It's a very difficult fight for both of them, who are great athletes and experienced in striking. It's a fight that could go either way, but I believe that given all the context and experience of the fight on the feet, I believe that this fight will go to the second round with Poatan's victory. I hope it’s a great fight, neither of them gets hurt and whoever is the best on the night wins,” declared the Minas Gerais native.
Caio Borralho
“Poatan, as everyone knows, is a multi-time kickboxing champion. He is the clear favorite if the fight takes place on the feet. But I think Blindado has a lot of experience in Russia, several knockouts in his career, so I think he can mix up the game. I think it will Bruno Blindado by unanimous decision of the judges”, said the former Contender Series.
Antonio Arroyo
“I believe that the favorite is Poatan due to all the background he has in Glory and because he is champion of two categories simultaneously (in kickboxing), if the fight remains standing, with open striking. However, Blindado may have an advantage if he keeps more MMA tools in the fight. He doesn’t even need to take the takedown, but just by creating a threat of taking down and feinting, it could be a good way,” said the former UFC fighter.
Gregory Robocop
“Poatan has absurd experience standing up, but MMA is a sport unlike any other. It's a sport that has to make a difference, both standing up and on the ground. So, I believe that, in this regard, Blindado has great options. He has good wrestling, he's a tough guy. (…) it's going to be a great fight and, if I were to place my bets, I believe Poatan could win if Blindado starts wanting to exchange blows. It will definitely be a great show”, analyzed Robocop.
Wellington Turman
“Blinrado even said that he would go all out in his striking, the way he always does. But I don't think there's going to be a game to marry well for him. Poatan is very intelligent, he has a very good defense. So, going out like crazy at him, I think it's a bad thing. Poatan knows when to hit. A lot of people think he has no ground, but it will happen just like the first fight. Armored will get tired and Poatan will knock him out. It's a fight, Blindado is a tough and dangerous guy, but I'm 100% with Poatan”, he concluded.
