Alex Poatán fuels rumors about a third UFC belt. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC
Alex Poatán He made history by becoming the first Brazilian champion in two UFC weight classes, but, by all indications, he doesn't want to stop there. The former middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg) and current light heavyweight champion (up to 93 kg) has sparked rumors about a third reign, a feat never achieved by any other fighter.
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Through a post on Instagram, Poatan published two photos that fueled the rumors. In one of them, he is kneeling with two belts in his hand. In the second image, he appears making the number three with his fingers (See the post below.).
Alex Poatán She also wrote in the photo caption:2 + 1 = 3 FLAME”, wrote the Brazilian.
The post, which already has over 400 likes, fueled fans' expectations. The user '@ge_sousa7' He wrote: "Champion in 3 divisions." Already...@grizzlykombat'He finished in English, "So that means you're going up to the heavyweight category,"' he asked.
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Alex Poatan vs. Jon Jones?
Alex Poatán He has a professional record of 13 wins and three losses. A former middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg), the Brazilian regained the light heavyweight title (up to 93 kg) by defeating... Magomed Ankalayev No. UFC 321, in October.
Still in the octagon, after his victory in UFC 321The Brazilian expressed his desire to move up a category and challenge... Jon Jones, who had announced his retirement. However, since the American's brother had recently passed away, Poatan withdrew his request and offered his condolences to his potential rival.
Despite the respect, a few weeks later, Alex Poatán he made the desired challenge to Jon JonesIn front of the Colosseum in Rome, the Brazilian challenged his rival to a super fight at the UFC White House, the residence of the President of the United States, scheduled for June 2026.see the video below).
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