Former UFC champion points out the reason Alex Poatan has a chance of beating Jon Jones.

Former UFC champion points out the reason for Alex Poatán to have a chance of winning Jon Jones. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Alex Poatán has the full support of Jan Blachowicz for a move to the heavyweight category (up to 120,2 kg). It was Blachowicz who welcomed Poatan to the light heavyweight category (up to 93 kg), where he was defeated by split decision in UFC 291.

Poatan would go on to have great success, winning the UFC light heavyweight title and defending it three times. Alex was dethroned by Magomed Ankalayev No. UFC 313, but regained his belt by knocking him out in the rematch at UFC 320. Now, Alex Poatán Their goal is to reach the third division, moving up to the heavyweight category.

"I would like to see him (Poatan) against Jon Jones "Or Aspinall, but Aspinall is having eye problems. I'd like to see him (Alex) at heavyweight. What he did at light heavyweight is incredible. Congratulations to him. It's a very beautiful trajectory. I'm envious, in a good way. I'm a big fan, so I'd like to see him at heavyweight. But we also have some good fighters still at light heavyweight. So, we'll see," he said. Jan Blachowicz to the 'Home of Fight'.

even though Jon Jones no longer being the UFC heavyweight champion, Alex Poatán He is still interested in the fight. Poatan has already expressed interest in the fight taking place at the White House and Jan Blachowicz He gave his prediction in case the match takes place.

I think he (Poatan) can (win) Jon JonesAlex has knockout power, so he can finish this fight early. Maybe they can do it at UFC Casa Branca,” he said. Jan Blachowicz about the possibility of Alex Poatán beat Jones.

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Jan Blachowicz vs Alex Poatan at UFC 291

Alex Poatán (left) strikes Jan Blachowicz (dir.) in UFC 291. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @UFC Japan

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Jan Blachowicz and Alex Poatan faced off in the second most important fight of the night at UFC 291.In a duel that pitted the strength and wrestling skills of the former Polish champion against the precision and power of one of MMA's most feared strikers. Newly arrived in the light heavyweight division, Poatan was coming off a loss to... Israel adesanya and was looking to get back into contention for the vacant division title.

The first round was largely in Blachowicz's favor, who quickly went for takedowns and managed to control Pereira on the ground for long periods. The Pole threatened with a rear-naked choke and kept the Brazilian under constant pressure, while Alex focused on surviving and avoiding the submission, ending the round at a clear disadvantage.

In the second round, the fight became more balanced. Poatan found his range better, connecting with jabs, low kicks, and some harder strikes on his feet. Blachowicz still managed an important takedown, but was already showing signs of fatigue, while Alex finished the round on an upward trajectory, applying pressure and landing significant strikes.

In the third and final round, Alex took control of the stand-up fight, punishing Jan's leg and body, and defending takedown attempts better. Although the Pole managed to take the fight to the ground in the final minutes, it wasn't enough to reverse the momentum. At the end of the three rounds, the judges awarded a split decision in favor of Alex. Alex Poatán.