A. Poatan in victory for the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
After overcoming Bruno Blindado in the long-awaited meeting between Brazilians in UFC Las Vegas 50, Alex Poatán aimed high at middleweight (up to 83,9kg.). Promise of the division led by Israel adesanya, the kickboxing legend asked for Jared Cannonier as the company's next opponent. In a press conference after the event this Saturday (12), the Tupiniquim guaranteed that they are not rushing with the challenge.
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“I had talked about (facing) Cannonier. He's close to a title shot. Some people are talking about Israel adesanya (as next opponent). Why not Cannonier? I don’t think I’m talking nonsense”, explained the Brazilian.
This weekend, Poatan took to the octagon to make his second commitment with the Ultimate gloves. In the face of dangerous Bruno Blindado, the Glory legend once again shined in his striking and overcame his compatriot in a unanimous decision by the judges.
With the victory, Alex fulfilled his plan and maintained his unbeaten record in the event. The athlete's expectation now is to know that he will be included in the division's ranking next week.
Challenged by Poatan, Cannonier, today, is the favorite to fight for the group's belt. After overcoming Derek Brunson In his last challenge, the American had his commitment against Adesanya verbally confirmed by the president of Ultimate, Dana White.
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