Anderson embodies Spider-Man in a photoshoot. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/superxapparel
This Friday (19), in Miami (USA), Anderson Silva boxing match against Tyron woodleyHowever, he can't distance himself from the UFC. The former middleweight king (up to 83,9 kg) and UFC Hall of Famer was asked about a possible super fight between the champions. Alex Poatán e Khamzat Shimaev And he didn't stray from the topic.
Without mincing words, Anderson praised the Russian and acknowledged his quality, but bet on the victory of his compatriot who, like him, is a renowned striker. According to the veteran, a legend of MMA, few athletes are capable of facing Chimaev on equal terms and beating him in the UFC, but he believes that Poatan has what it takes to end his undefeated streak.
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"Well, Chimaev is a beast. He's an incredible fighter, but I'd bet on Poatan," said the MMA legend in an interview with the YouTube channel 'The Schmo'.
Chimaev pursues Poatan
It is not today that Khamzat Shimaev challenges Alex PoatánBefore becoming the UFC middleweight champion, the Russian was already provoking the light heavyweight champion (up to 93 kg). In fact, 'Borz' wants the fight so badly that he's seriously considering moving up a weight class.
In turn, the renowned striker challenged his rival to a super fight in grappling, not in the octagon. Currently, the Brazilian is focused on venturing into the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg) against Jon Jones at UFC Casa Branca, on June 14th.
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