Alex Poatan may have his next UFC fight lined up. After regaining the light heavyweight title (up to 93 kg), the Pataxó fighter made it clear that he wants to move up to the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg) in pursuit of an unprecedented third title in the organization. It seems the champion is already preparing for what's to come.
In a post on his Instagram stories, Poatan, who is traveling through Brazil, shared an image of a video call with his main coach, Glover Teixeira . In the recording, the champion appears showing off his mouthguard and reinforcing his confidence for the next challenge, stating that he is ready to be called upon by the UFC.
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"I'm ready! Mouthguard in hand. Let's go!", Alex Poatan wrote in the image.
Alex Poatan at UFC 327?
Poatan faces his opponent before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Alex Poatan recently publicly ruled out competing at UFC Casa Branca , scheduled for June, a decision that intensified rumors that he could be the main attraction at UFC 327, scheduled for April 11 in Miami.
To date, however, Poatan still does not have a defined opponent for the date. Among fans, three scenarios appear as the most discussed: a super fight against Jon Jones in the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg); a duel against Ciryl Gane for the interim belt of the category, given the uncertainty about the return of Tom Aspinall ; or a title defense in the light heavyweight division against Carlos Ulberg or Khamzat Chimaev , who has already made clear his desire to face the Brazilian.
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