Bisping classifies Alex Poatan as the ideal fighter to overcome Israel Adesanya for the middleweight title

M. Bisping on his 'YouTube' channel. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube

The long-awaited third meeting between Alex Poatán e Israel adesanya It should, finally, happen for the UFC middleweight belt (up to 83,9kg). The possibility excites the MMA community, which begins to plan the duel and analyzes possible results. Now, it was the turn of the former Ultimate champion and current commentator, Michael Bisping, classifying the Brazilian as an ideal fighter to overcome the Nigerian's reign in the organization.

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"Yoel romero, Robert whittaker (2x) Anderson Silva , Kelvin Gastelum, excluding all the top guys. Derek Brunson, Jared Cannonier. There is literally no one else (to Israel adesanya win). That's why (Alex Poatán) Pereira is here. A guy who could be the man for it. Izzy is a better kickboxer than Pereira, but Pereira appears to be tougher, with power. I imagine he gets the next title shot,” Bisping said on his podcast 'Believe you me'.

Sixth in the ranking, Alex Poatán secured a title shot in just three fights, after victories over Andreas Michailidis, Bruno Blindado e Sean Strickland. In his professional MMA career, he now has six wins and one loss.

Adesanya, who has been champion since October 2019, managed to defend his belt for the fifth time over Jared Cannonier. The Nigerian has never lost in the middleweight division (up to 83,9kg) and, for the title, he beat names like Robert whittaker, Yoel romero, Paulo borrachinha e Marvin vettori. He has 23 triumphs and one setback.