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Poatan at a UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Owner of the UFC light heavyweight belt (up to 93 kg) and the company's main media figure since the victorious rematch against Magomed Ankalayev, Alex Poatán His main objective is to win an unprecedented third belt sometime in 2026. However, an unexpected duel may be about to happen in the Brazilian's career. According to Rizvan Magomedov, the main manager of names like Islam makhachevThere are negotiations underway for the fighter from São Paulo to face Shara Bullet in a fight of... grapple.
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Without going into further detail about the negotiations for the fight with the Brazilian, the agent highlighted that these appearances are a way to keep the athlete active, since it is not possible to secure fights for the Russian on American soil, given the athlete's health condition, as he is blind in one eye.
"I think Shara is quietly making the transition from..." striker all with wrestlerMeanwhile, regarding his fight, we're waiting for a date, ideally. An event in the Middle East or somewhere else. Since, for obvious reasons, he can't compete in the United States. And he's filling that free time with this type of fight. But it will be interesting to watch the fight. It's essentially two strikers, two strikers specialized ones that will (fight on the ground)… Negotiations are ongoing”, Rizvan told the portal 'Sport 24' last Sunday (8).
Rizvan Magomedov confirms they are currently in talks for Shara Bullet to wrestle Alex Pereira… 👀
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Away from the octagon since his victory against the Canadian. Marc-Andre Barriault In July of last year, the Russian Pirate drew in a duel of grappling with Arman Tsarukyan at the end of December. Recently, he suffered his first defeat as a professional in a nude fight against Michael Page.
Shara Bullet focused before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Poatan has already shown interest in competing in grapple
Plinio Cruz alongside Alex Poatán after UFC 300. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @pliniocruzmma
Despite having established himself in the world of combat sports as a two-time Glory Kickboxing champion even before his UFC debut, Poatan has been feeling increasingly comfortable venturing into other modalities. Last year, amidst exchanges of provocations with Khamzat ShimaevHe even went so far as to challenge the Chechen to a duel. Submission in a video posted on social media. Despite not having competitive grappling credentials, the fighter received his black belt in Jiu-Jitsu from the hands of... Glover Teixeira in 2024, after knocking out Jamahal hill.
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