Dana White puts Alex Poatan above Anderson Silva and praises the champion's dominance after UFC 307

Dana White puts belt on Alex Poatán. Photo: Reproduction/UFC

After the overwhelming victory of Alex Poatán about Khalil rountree No. UFC 307, in his third consecutive defense of the light heavyweight belt (up to 93kg) this year, a question was raised behind the scenes in MMA: Poatan is already better than Anderson Silva? Well, at least for Dana White the answer is 'yes'! At the press conference after the event that took place in Salt Lake City, in the United States, the UFC boss surrendered to the strength of the current champion.

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“There is no doubt (that Poatan is bigger than Spider). What this guy did is incredible. It’s not just comparing it to Anderson Silva. The way he did things. He destroys everybody!” White said.

The issue raised by Dana also stirred up the editorial team of SUPER FIGHTS, who analyzed what is missing for Poatan to overcome Anderson Silva. For journalists, the current light heavyweight champion needs more time to consolidate his position in the category with more title defenses or seek history by becoming the first three-time UFC champion.

Dana's Praise for Poatan and Rountree

The battle between the two elite strikers also earned praise from Dana. The UFC president was very pleased with the potential of both fighters inside the octagon.

“You knew it was going to be a badass fight. Even though Poatan eventually won, he had to bide his time in the early rounds while Rountree was looking for the knockout. He went right up against one of the toughest guys of all time and started mixing it up with him. It was incredible,” he said.

Dana also responded to some complaints that Rountree was undeserving because of his ranking of 8th in the rankings. White was extremely impressed with Rountree's willingness to fight the Brazilian.

“You can never measure the heart. You don’t know how it’s going to play out. Now you know. He was fearless from the first round.” Khalil rountree He went in there and started fighting the minute the bell rang. Without fear, without nervousness. If he was nervous, he didn't show it,” he concluded.