Heavyweight sensation ignores Alex Poatan and claims a chance to fight for the UFC belt.

W. Cortes-Acosta (right) beat J. Vanderaa (left) in the UFC Las Vegas 63. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

While Alex Poatán awaits his chance to compete for the heavyweight title (up to 120,2 kg). Waldo Cortes-Acosta He emerges as a candidate willing to jump the queue and accelerate the division's decision. packed With three wins in just two months, the heavyweight known as "Salsa Boy" has publicly advocated for the creation of an interim belt, given the uncertainty surrounding the current champion's return. Tom aspinall.

In a conversation with 'Hablemos MMA', the heavyweight made it clear that if he is not scheduled for the UFC Mexico, views a confrontation against favorably. Alexander Volkov ou Cyryl Gane, vying for the interim title. In Cortes-Acosta's assessment, Aspinall's absence opens up space for the Ultimate to keep the division active, pitting fighters ready to compete against each other.

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If I don't fight in UFC MexicoI want to face Volkov or Cyryl Gane. I think that Tom aspinall "He's not going to fight anytime soon, so why not put an interim belt on the line? Whoever wins faces the champion… They (UFC) know I'm always ready and that they can always count on me. Many fighters aren't ready, and when they're making decisions, they need athletes who are ready to fight. I'm always ready to fight. They know that," he said. Waldo Cortes-Acosta.

Who should Alex Poatan face in the UFC?

Poatan faces his opponent before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Despite the desire to face Jon Jones, Alex Poatán There are other possible paths for his next UFC fight. If the Brazilian confirms his move up to heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg), a duel against Cyryl GaneWith the interim title at stake, this emerges as the ideal scenario given the uncertainty surrounding the return of Tom aspinall.

On the other hand, if he chooses to remain in the light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg), the Pataxó fighter can compete against rising names in the division, such as... Carlos Ulbergor even face Khamzat Shimaev, in a high-impact confrontation with great media appeal.