Alex Poatan reveals the only change in his preparation to fight as a heavyweight in the UFC.

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

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Alex Poatán He has made a significant change in his preparation for his heavyweight debut (up to 120,2 kg). The Brazilian has scheduled fight against Cyryl Gane No. UFC White House, scheduled for June 14th, in a duel valid for the division's interim belt. Aiming to make history as the first athlete to win titles in three different weight classes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Pataxó adjusted his diet during training camp.

In an interview with the Overdogs Brasil podcast, Poatan explained that he maintained his training routine unchanged, but intensified his diet, taking advantage of the change in weight class to increase his caloric intake. The Pataxó fighter acknowledged the weight gain, including a slight increase in body fat, but stressed that there is still enough time for adjustments before the fight.

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“Nothing has changed. I'm still doing my training the same way. I think my diet has changed, you know. Now I'm eating too much, and here (in Sobrália) the food is so good that I eat everything, so I'm eating more and training the same way. I'm definitely gaining weight, a little more fat, but I still have a few good weeks to go, but of course I'm taking advantage of it, I'm not stopping training, but soon I'll 'adjust' and get back on track. I think it will be good,” he said. Alex Poatán.

Alex Poatan seeks third UFC belt.

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

The first belt of Alex Poatán In the UFC, he competed in the middleweight division (up to 83,9 kg). On that occasion, the Brazilian faced his biggest rival, Israel adesanya, in the main fight of the UFC 281, and knocked out the Nigerian in the fifth round, accumulating his third victory over his opponent in combat sports. In the rematch, held in UFC 287Adesanya got his revenge, knocked out Poatan, and regained the title.

Exhausted from the weight cut, the Brazilian decided to move up a weight class. After winning Jan Blachowicz No. UFC 291, received the opportunity to compete for the light heavyweight belt against Jiri Prochazka, at UFC 295Poatan knocked out the Czech fighter, won the division title (up to 93 kg), and defended it three times.

Later, it was surpassed by Magomed Ankalayev No. UFC 313, but bounced back by reclaiming the throne at UFC 320. Now, faced with uncertainty about the return of Tom aspinall to defend the undisputed heavyweight title, Poatan face Cyryl Gane In his debut in the category, competing for the interim title.