Poatan, Prochazka, Ulberg or Chimaev? App 'leaks' possible main fight of UFC 327

Alex Poatán celebrates UFC title win. Photo: Twitter/UFC

UFC 327, scheduled for April 11th, may feature Alex Pereira as the main event, but not in the heavyweight division (up to 120,2kg). After defeating Magomed Ankalayev No. UFC 320 And in regaining the light heavyweight belt (up to 93kg), the Brazilian made it clear that he wants to win a third title, this time in the heaviest category of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Although there is still no official confirmation regarding the division change, the ESPN app indicated that the Brazilian's belt will be on the line at UFC 327. However, the information does not mention the athletes involved in the fight.

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Doubt gained strength after the confirmation of the confrontation across Joshua Van e Tatsuro Taira, for the flyweight title (up to 56,7kg) as one of the main fights on the card. Since then, some fans have been questioning what the real main event will be. According to the app, the main fight will be for the light heavyweight title, which naturally puts Poatan's future in the spotlight.

Will Poatan be in action?

Poatan focused before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC

Although he still holds the 93kg belt, the expectation is that Alex Pereira will not defend the title at UFC 327. Strong rumors They suggest that Brazilians should have their wishes fulfilled and face... Cyryl Gane for the heavyweight belt.

If he remains in the light heavyweight division, the most likely scenario would be a duel against Carlos Ulberg, current number one contender and training partner of Israel adesanyaThe matchup would be unprecedented and would pit two rising stars in the category against each other.

Other possibilities include a trilogy against Jiri Prochazka or even the resolution of the rivalry with Khamzat Shimaev, current middleweight champion (up to 83,9kg), who keeps provoking Brazilians publicly.

The title race could take place without Poatan.

Joe Rogan believes in the success of Khamzat Shimaev in the UFC light heavyweight division. Photo: Press Release/X

If Alex Pereira's move up to heavyweight is made official, a coherent alternative for UFC 327 would be to put... Carlos Ulberg e Jiri Prochazka A head-to-head battle for the light heavyweight title.

The possibility gains traction after Dana White's statement at a press conference following UFC Houston. At the event, the UFC president... stated what do you want to see Khamzat Shimaev He must make at least one title defense before seeking a second belt, which practically rules the Chechen out as an immediate option in the 93kg division.