Alex Poatán e Jon Jones are found in the UFC 306 in the Sphere. Photo: Reproduction/ Instagram/alexpoatanpereiraufc
The speculated superfight between Alex Poatán, owner of the light heavyweight belt (up to 93 kg), and Jon Jones, heavyweight champion (up to 120 kg), is increasingly distant from happening. After the fight was speculated on many occasions, the probable retirement of Jon Jones added to a meeting with an exchange of compliments may have ended any opportunity.
During the UFC 306, held last Saturday (14), in Las Vegas (USA), Jones and Poatan met backstage at the event and posed for photos. This week, in an interview with the 'YouTube' channel 'Clocked N' Loaded', the heavyweight champion praised the Brazilian.
“Alex was incredible. He was so humble. He’s big and strong. He’s an incredible guy, an incredible champion,” he said. Jon Jones.
Alex Poatan and Jon Jones with upcoming commitments
Alex Poatán e Jon Jones have commitments scheduled for the next few months to defend their belts. Poatan faces Khalil rountree in the main fight of UFC 307, October 5th, in Salt Lake City (USA).
In turn, Jones defends the heavyweight title against the veteran Stipe Miocic in the main fight of UFC 309, November 16, in New York (USA). The fighter has already stated that the duel against Miocic will be the last of his career.
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