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Poatan is the UFC champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
While the next chapter of the career of Alex Poatán Although not officially announced, the current light heavyweight champion (up to 93 kg) continues to prepare for his return to the world's biggest MMA event. Last Monday (19), the São Paulo native published a video on his official Instagram account Conducting a training session with an emphasis on takedown defense and grappling.
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The video caption simply reads "Chama," a phrase popularized by the champion. In the video, Poatan is seen training with fellow fighter Alexandre "Storm" Duarte. The training simulates a striking exchange against the cage, followed by takedown defense and transition to the ground. The light heavyweight champion (up to 93 kg) ends the session... sparring ending with a guillotine.
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In one of the comments on the post, the training partner thanked him for the opportunity to share the mat with the champion.
"Awesome brother, it was a great pleasure training with you!!!", said Duarte, who is a Muay Thai champion.
Poatan could seek an unprecedented feat in the UFC.
Poatan during a UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
The former middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg) and current light heavyweight champion (up to 93 kg), the Brazilian has stated on several occasions his desire to compete for the heavyweight title (up to 120,2 kg). With the injury of Tom aspinall And with the anticipated event at the White House approaching, there is an expectation of a duel with... Cyryl Gane It could happen.
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