Poatan cites physical aging when explaining why he has reduced the frequency of UFC fights

Alex Poatán He is a former UFC champion. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/UFCBrasil

Known for his high number of appearances in the octagon in a short period of time, Alex Poatán He even became the first fighter in the organization's history to win two belts in the space of a year. Besides accepting short-notice calls, the São Paulo native has always demonstrated an interest in fighting quickly after victories and defeats.

Despite his exemplary record, the Brazilian, now 38 years old, decided to slow down after losing his belt to Magomed Ankalayev No. UFC 313 and explained that the decision to remain inactive for seven months was one of the best things he could have done.

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"I started working when I was young. I was never unemployed, I always did something, and I felt I needed to stay active, I needed to keep working. But it was a cumulative effect; my body started to age. Maybe those seven months between those two fights were the best thing I needed," Poatan said during an interview with ESPN.

Alex Poatán presents itself in UFC 320. Photo: Reproduction X/UFC

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In a recent statement, Poatan admitted that he was '40%' in his last fight and assumed that after resting, he is now ready to show that his best version will be far superior to Ankalaev in a rematch this Saturday (04). According to the Brazilian, an aggressive and forceful performance will be presented in Las Vegas (USA), when he will try to regain the light heavyweight belt.