
Alex Poatán (left) in training with Sean Strickland (dir.). Photo:: Reproduction/Instagram
It seems that the rivalry between Alex Poatán e Dricus du Plessis goes beyond the octagon. The light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) and middleweight (up to 83,9 kg) champions frequently exchange provocations and keep the idea of a possible 'super fight' alive in the imagination of fans. Sean Strickland, former champion and current challenger to the South African's title, this antagonism involves more than just the sporting aspect.
In an interview with 'UFC News', Strickland, who has a fight scheduled against Du Plessis, stated that Poatan has an explosive temper and an inexplicable hatred for the South African. According to the American, his former rival and now partner feels so much anger towards the middleweight champion that, sometimes, he himself needs to remember that he is Dricus' real opponent.
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“But I think Alex is an angry motherfucker. Like, Alex is angry, and for some reason, man, he hates Dricus. Like, I don’t know what you did to him, but he fucking hates you, man. Sometimes the way he looks at Dricus, I’m like, ‘Man, I’m the one who’s gonna fight him, bro. I’m the one, man!’ He just has this hatred in his heart. But he’s a good guy, so yeah, let’s do it,” Strickland said.
Despite the good relationship, Alex Poatán e Sean Strickland have already shared the octagon as opponents, when the Brazilian beat the American by knockout in UFC 276. Since then, the athletes have trained together on several occasions. Next Saturday (8), when Strickland takes action against Dricus Du Plessis No. UFC 312, Poatan will be in your corner.
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