Alex Poatán in training before the fight in UFC 313. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC Brasil
This Thursday (12), the team of Alex Poatán released exclusive images of the Brazilian's last training sessions before the UFC 313, where he was defeated by Magomed Ankalayev last Saturday (8). The videos, published on his official YouTube channel, show the former champion improving his striking with Plínio Cruz and working on grappling with Glover Teixeira – details that gained relevance after the Russian’s strategy neutralized his style in the duel.
The images reveal intense sparring sessions and specific training. In one of the clips, Poatan executes precise combinations of punches and kicks under the command of Plínio, his main trainer.
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At another point, the fighter appears on the ground with Teixeira, former light heavyweight champion, in defense and transition exercises. Despite the dedication, the work was not enough to stop Ankalaev's plan, who used constant pressure and control in the clinch to win by unanimous decision.
The defeat interrupted a series of five consecutive triumphs for the Brazilian in the UFC, consolidated by iconic knockouts, such as those over Jamahal hill, Jiri Prochazka (2x) and Khalil rountree.
At 37 years old, Poatan has a record of 12 positive results and three negative ones in his career in professional MMA. The fighter is a former middleweight (up to 83,9kg) and light heavyweight (up to 93kg) champion.
Images show behind the scenes of Poatan's training before his defeat at UFC 313; watch
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