VIDEO: Adesanya reacts to Poatan's victory at UFC 291 and points out the next step for the Brazilian

Poatan (left) facing Adesanya (right). Photo: Reproduction / Twitter

The victory of Alex Poatán in his debut in the light heavyweight division (up to 93kg), against Jan Blachowicz, in the co-main fight of UFC 291, had as an attentive spectator the Brazilian's main rival in MMA: Israel adesanya.

As usual, Adesanya published a video on his official YouTube channel watching and reacting to the main fights of last Saturday's event (29).

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While watching the duel between Alex Poatán e Jan Blachowicz, Israel adesanya He praised the Brazilian's submission defense in the first round and, even thousands of kilometers away, tried to guide his rival. At the end of the three rounds, 'Izzy' pointed out Poatan's victory, which would be confirmed in the official announcement soon after.

After the end of the event, when making a brief comment on each of the main fights, Adesanya praised Poatan's performance, reinforced the issue of Salt Lake City's altitude and pointed out the Brazilian's possible next step in the light heavyweight division.

“Alex (Poatan) won and looked good at light heavyweight. We have to take altitude into consideration as well. Jan (Blachowicz) was skilled and did the right things to try to steal the victory, but it wasn't enough. Alex against Jiri (Prochazka) now probably for the belt, I assume,” said Adesanya.

VIDEO: Adesanya reacts to Poatan's victory and the main highlights of UFC 291

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