Poatan celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
Alex Poatán wants to maintain the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg) in motion if he wins in UFC White House, scheduled for next Sunday (14). Scheduled for the co-main event, the Brazilian faces Cyryl Gane for the interim title in the category and has already left a message for the next challengers.
In an interview with Ariel Helwani, the Brazilian reiterated his desire to fight again as soon as possible after the bout. Poatan indicated uncertainty about the preparation of names like Jon Jones e Tom aspinallHe stated that both of them, as well as other heavyweights, should intensify their training immediately.
"I want to fight as soon as possible after this fight." Jon Jones"I don't know if he's training. Aspinall, maybe he's not ready. These guys should be training now because, as soon as this fight is over, I want to fight as soon as possible," said Poatan.
Alex Poatán He also highlighted that, without the need for lengthy promotional processes involving numbered events, he intends to pressure the UFC for an immediate new opportunity, provided he emerges victorious and injury-free.
“I don’t think any of them will be ready. Now, we know there’s no longer the whole process of building a fight because there are no more PPVs involved. To all the heavyweights, I’m being nice. I’m just warning you: get ready. Start training because, as soon as this fight is over, if I win and I’m healthy, I’m going to pressure the UFC to give me another fight immediately,” concluded the Pataxó fighter.
Alex Poatan in the spotlight
Brazil will be represented at UFC White HouseIn the co-main fight of the attraction, Alex Poatán He attempts an unprecedented feat. Former middleweight (up to 83,9 kg) and light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) champion, Poatan seeks the interim heavyweight (up to 120 kg) title against the Frenchman. Cyryl Gane.
In addition to Poatan, Mauricio Ruffy e Diego lopes These are the other Brazilian athletes on the card. They face Michael chandler e Steve Garciarespectively.
UFC White House fight schedule
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg.): Ilia Topuria x Justin gaethje – Fight for the belt
Heavy weight (up to 120 kg.): Alex Poatán x Cyryl Gane – Fight for the interim belt
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Sean O'Malley x Aiemann Zahabi
Heavy weight (up to 120 kg.): Josh Hokit x Derrick Lewis
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg.): Michael chandler x Mauricio Ruffy
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg.): Kyle Daukaus x BoNickal
Feather weight (up to 65,7 kg.): Steve Garcia x Diego lopes
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