Chimaev's friend uses Lionel Messi to mock Alex Poatan's UFC challenge.

Khamzat Shimaev e Alex Poatán They are UFC champions (Photo: Montage/SUPER FIGHTS)

Baisangur Susurkaev found a humorous way to point out that Alex Poatán I wouldn't stand a chance against Khamzat Shimaev in a grappling match. After a recent exchange of provocations between the Brazilian and the Chechen, the Pataxó reached... to challenge The middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg) is being asked to fight in UFC BJJ, something that, in the view of the wolf's training partner, makes absolutely no sense.

In an interview with Red Corner MMA, Susurkaev compared the situation to a completely unbalanced fight, reinforcing that the challenge of Alex Poatán It would be as improbable as seeing him competing on equal footing with one of the biggest names in world football.

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"Pereira challenging Khamzat to a grappling match is like me challenging Messi to a football match," he said. Baisangur Susurkaev.

Alex Poatan and Khamzat Chimaev could face each other in the UFC

Chimaev and Poatan are UFC stars. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/homeoffight

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After Alex Poatán defeat Magomed Ankalayev, at UFC 320And while he's aiming to reclaim his belt in the light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg), neither fans nor experts know what the Pataxó's next move will be.

Poatan has already made it clear that he wants to face Jon Jones in the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg). Besides 'Bones', another option for the Brazilian in the organization's most dangerous category is to share the octagon with the winner of the second edition of the duel between Tom aspinall e Cyryl Gane, by the belt.

If he chooses to continue in the light heavyweight division, the most obvious option for Poatan would be to face... Carlos UlbergHowever, there is a threat of Khamzat Shimaev To give up the middleweight title to face the Brazilian.