Alex Poatan reveals details of conversation with Jon Jones backstage at UFC 306

Alex Poatán e Jon Jones pose for photos at UFC 306 in the Sphere. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFContnt

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O UFC 306 was the scene of a historic moment for MMA fans. Alex Poatán e Jon Jones, two of the biggest names of today, met backstage at the event. The meeting, recorded by the Brazilian on his social media, generated great expectation and fueled rumors of a possible confrontation between the two fighters.

In an interview with 'UFC Fight Pass', Poatan revealed details of the conversation with Jon Jones behind the scenes at the event and talked about the possibility of facing each other in the future.

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“We’ve been talking for a while now. We’ve exchanged messages about training, about training together. The experience (is interesting). I’m really excited. Some people have been talking about it (about a possible fight), but I haven’t even reached heavyweight to fight him. It’s good to gain experience and fight with other people,” said the Brazilian.

Alex Poatan x Jon Jones

The meeting between the two champions takes place at an important moment in the organization. Poatan has a fight scheduled with Khalil rountree No. UFC 307, in October, and has declared in the past his interest in moving up to heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg).

Jones, in turn, is back in the octagon after a period of absence and seeks to defend his division belt. During the event, he had fight announced with Stipe Miocic protocols for UFC 309, in November.