Alex Poatán defeated Jab Blachowicz in UFC 291. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter UFC Japan
Brazilian Ultimate star, Alex Poatán was successful in his debut in the organization's light heavyweight division (up to 93kg). Escalated to face Jan Blachowicz in the main fight of UFC 291, held this Saturday (29), in Salt Lake City (USA), the Brazilian did not have an easy life, but left the Octagon with a positive result. AFTER three rounds, the São Paulo native was declared the winner in a split decision by the judges.
The victory against the former category champion gives the Brazilian plenty of reasons to celebrate. With the triumph, the Tupiniquim moves closer to competing for the group's vacant belt.
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Former middleweight leader (up to 83,9kg), Alex is trying to repeat the success achieved in the previous category. In 2022, the fighter won the group title by beating Israel adesanya.
Frustrated by Poatan, Blachowicz momentarily moves away from his dream of resuming the throne of the division. The Pole led the ranking between 2020 and 2021, until he lost his position to Glover Teixeira.
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