Promotion blocked? Alex Poatan raises doubts about his next opponent and weight class change in the UFC.

Alex Poatán He is a Brazilian standout in the UFC. Photo: Instagram/UFC

Alex Poatán It is still unclear who his next opponent will be in the UFC. After knock off Magomed Ankalayev No. UFC 320 And after regaining the light heavyweight title (up to 93 kg), the Brazilian has publicly expressed his desire to achieve an unprecedented feat in history: winning a third title, this time in the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg). Despite his ambition, the change in weight class has not yet been confirmed.

In a recent interview with 'The Schmo' channel, the Brazilian champion revealed that he is also awaiting a decision from the UFC regarding his next steps. According to Poatan, there is still no definition regarding his opponent or weight class, but he guaranteed he is ready to return to the octagon. The Pataxó fighter highlighted that he has already resumed training, feels in excellent physical shape, and reinforced that his main objective is to compete, regardless of the weight class in which the fight takes place.

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“That’s the question I’d also like to ask (who am I going to fight?). I don’t know, it’s impossible to know. As you know, I like to fight, I want to fight… I’m ready, I’m getting back into training, I’m feeling very good, but for me it doesn’t matter (the weight class), I want to fight at any weight.”, he said. Alex Poatán.

Who should be Alex Poatan's next opponent in the UFC?

The uncertainty surrounding the future of Alex Poatán It directly depends on the weight class in which the Brazilian will compete. If the champion decides to move up to heavyweight, the fighter himself has already made it clear that the name that generates the most interest is... Jon Jones, Tom aspinall He emerges as a concrete alternative, especially as he is the current title holder in the division, while Cyril Gane also appears as a possible opponent, due to the uncertainty surrounding the Briton's return.

Among light heavyweights, the range of options remains open. Carlos Ulberg He is emerging as a strong contender for the next challenger position, boosted by his winning streak and current form in the category. Another name gaining traction is that of... Khamzat Shimaev, who is threatening to leave the middleweight division (up to 83,9 kg) to headline a super fight against Poatan.