Alex Poatan reinforces his desire and challenges Jon Jones to a super fight at UFC Casa Branca

Meeting between Jon Jones and Alex Poatan at UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

Alex Poatan continues to target the biggest possible challenges within the UFC. After knocking out Magomed Ankalaev and regaining the light heavyweight title (up to 93kg) at UFC 320, the Brazilian made it clear that he has no immediate interest in facing the winner of the duel between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane for the undisputed heavyweight title (up to 120,2kg).

In a post-event interview with the UFC, Poatan was direct about his plans and cited Jon Jones, former undisputed heavyweight champion (up to 120,2kg), as his ideal target.

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"No, I want a super fight. It would be at the White House against Jon Jones. That's a super fight," declared the Brazilian.

The statement reinforces Poatan's confidence and ambition, having previously expressed to UFC president Dana White his desire to move up to heavyweight. Despite his excitement, the UFC president preferred to remain cautious, stating that interesting challenges still lie ahead for the light heavyweight champion.

For now, Poatan must undergo tests after reporting a suspected foot fracture during the fight against Ankalaev. He believes he fractured it after a kick from the Russian before the punches that sealed his return to the top of the UFC in the first round.