A. Poatan (left) ran over S. Strickland (right) in the UFC 276. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
I couldn't even sweat. In a long-awaited fight in UFC 276, held this Saturday (2), in Las Vegas (USA), Alex Poatán put on a real show. Opponent of Sean Strickland, the Brazilian made his excellent striking count and massacred the 'bad boy' in the first round. Sharp in stand-up fighting, the triumph came with a hard knockout (click here to watch the video of the knockout).
With the result, Alex officially reaches the top 5 in the middleweight category (up to 83,9kg). In the week of the confrontation, the president of Ultimate, Dana White, even guaranteed that, in case of a positive result, the São Paulo native could become the next challenger for the belt.
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Run over by Poatan, Strickland was unable to contain the Tupiniquim's aggression. With the setback, the North American suffers his first setback since his arrival in the 83,9kg category.
In an interview in the octagon, the Brazilian asked the audience to support the champion Israel adesanya, another star of UFC 276. The fighters have already faced each other on two occasions in their kickboxing days, with two victories for the Brazilian.
Now, fighters can perform a trilogy, this time, under MMA rules.
The fight
The confrontation began with Poatan taking the initiative with a sequence of kicks. The Brazilian insisted on attacking with his feet, while the North American saved his strikes. Alex continued to be more active in the fight, controlling the distance and trying to intimidate his opponent. Although he walked forward, Strickland appeared 'shy' in the clash. Halfway through the round, Poatan landed two clean crosses on the North American's face, who collapsed. Realizing the condition of the 'bad boy', the referee interrupted the fight.
UFC 276 Stats
UFC 276 results
MAIN CARD
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Israel adesanya derrotou Jared Cannonier in the unanimous decision of the judges (49-46, 49-46, 50-45) – Fight for the belt
Feather weight: Alexander Volkanovsky derrotou Max Holloway in the unanimous decision of the judges (50-45, 50-45, 50-45) – Fight for the belt
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Alex Poatán derrotou Sean Strickland by knockout at 2m36s of R1
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Bryan barberena derrotou Robbie Lawler by technical knockout at 4m47s of R2
Bantam weight (up to 62,1kg): Peter Munhoz x Sean O'Malley ended 'No Result' after illegal coup
PRELIMINARY CARD
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): jalin turner derrotou Brad Riddell by submission (guillotine) at 45s of R1
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Jim Miller finished Donald Cerrone with a guillotine 1m32s from R2
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Ian Gary derrotou Gabe Green in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Dricus Du Plessis derrotou Brad Tavares in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): André Sergipano derrotou Uriah Hall in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Flyweight (up to 52,1kg): Maycee barber derrotou Jessica Eye in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Julija Stoliarenko derrotou Jessica Rose-Clark by submission (armbar) at 42s of R1
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