Poatan celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
Alex Poatán There is an explanation for his latest controversy. Recently, the Brazilian was heavily criticized after a video The video of him knocking out a training partner went viral on social media. According to the UFC light heavyweight champion (up to 93 kg), the episode happened naturally, without any intention to hurt anyone.
In an interview with 'MMA Hoje', Poatan stated that, at the moment recorded, he was working on strikes to his opponent's lower body, with a bit more force. The champion recounts that the knockout strike came almost instinctively. Although it was a strong strike, he emphasized that he didn't put as much power into it as it appeared.
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“You can see me hitting the ground a little harder, but then I threw the punch high up, kind of instinctively. Of course it was strong, but not that strong. But that's the thing: you see in the fight, sometimes I just 'touch' the opponent, and they're already falling,” he said. Alex Poatán.
Alex Poatán He also explained that the determining factor was timing. According to the Pataxó, it's not always necessary to use a lot of force to generate a significant impact. For the Brazilian, situations like this are part of the training environment, and those who are there need to be aware of the risks that the sport entails.
“It’s about timing. Sometimes you don’t need that much force. I was there directing the strikes low and then I threw them high, and the guy was completely distracted, you know? If he had been expecting it… Whoever is there has to know the risks,” concluded the UFC champion.
Watch the moment Alex Poatan knocks out his training partner.
KKKKKKKKK Poatan killed the guy pic.twitter.com/dxDvOG6MZP
— JESUÍNO (@jebosio22) November 29, 2025
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