Ready to go up! Alex Poatan gets the better of UFC heavyweight sparring partner; watch the video.

Poatan celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

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It seems that Alex Poatan 's idea of ​​moving up to the UFC heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg) and seeking an unprecedented triple championship is getting closer to becoming a reality. The current light heavyweight champion (up to 93 kg), the Brazilian has already made it clear that he wants to test himself in the Ultimate's most dangerous category and try to make history as the first fighter to win titles in three different divisions.

Initially, the possibility seemed like a distant dream, mainly due to the 27 kg difference between the category limits. However, the Pataxó athlete has been demonstrating, more and more, that he is capable of achieving this feat.

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Through Instagram stories, Alex Poatan shared a video of a sparring session with Jonathan Diniz, a UFC heavyweight and former Glory fighter, at the RFA gym in Florianópolis. In the footage, the champion exchanges blows at close range with his training partner and draws attention for the absence of a physical disadvantage against the athlete from the higher weight division.

Jhonatan Diniz getting a hard tackle from Poatan during a training session in West Germany.

Remember that Diniz has a vast career in kickboxing and competed at the elite level for many years. This just shows how incredibly good Poatan is! pic.twitter.com/JxBoHRzXrY

— first phase (@kauaygod) January 10, 2026

Alex Poatan at UFC 327?

Although Poatan has publicly ruled out the possibility of fighting at UFC Casa Branca , scheduled for June, the announcement of the event has increased rumors that his name may be the main attraction at UFC 327, scheduled for April 11 in Miami.

Despite the speculation, the Brazilian still doesn't have a confirmed opponent for the date. Among fans, three scenarios emerge as the most discussed: a super fight against Jon Jones in the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg); a confrontation with Ciryl Gane for the interim title in the category, since there is no return date set for Tom Aspinall ; or a title defense against Carlos Ulberg in the light heavyweight division.

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