UFC Hall of Famer ignores Jon Jones and claims Alex Poatan vs. Ciryl Gane is the best fight.

Jon Jones e Alex Poatán They face off to promote a super fight in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

For many, Jon Jones x Alex Poatán The UFC White House event was the big fight to be had, but that clash, it seems, will remain only in the imagination of the fans. In the grand event scheduled for June 14th in Washington (USA), the Brazilian will be in the octagon not against 'Bones' but against... Cyryl Gane, in the fight for the interim heavyweight title (up to 120,2 kg). Therefore, the MMA community lamented the company's decision, but Michael Bisping do not.

UFC Hall of Famer and current commentator ignored Jones and stated that MMA fans and professionals have nothing to complain about, as Poatan vs. Gane is an even better fight. According to Bisping, the co-main event of UFC Casa Branca between the strikers can't be anything other than a stand-up battle.

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Conversely, the American, who is the sport's biggest icon due to his completeness, experience, and exceptional fight IQ, could frustrate the renowned striker and finish him quickly, just as he did against 'Bon Gamin' in 2023. It's worth noting that, like the Englishman, Poatan, who wanted to face Jones, also approved of the fight, and Dana White implied that it is more balanced.

"Well, I really think it's a better fight than Alex versus..." Jon JonesI know a lot of people wanted this, but I think... Jon Jones "He would probably try to wrestle against him. We saw that in the BMF title fight," said the veteran on the UFC's official YouTube channel.

“We’ll see Gane and Alex putting on a world-class kickboxing fight with four-ounce gloves. I know we hate to say it, because it’s almost like a curse, but I guarantee this fight will be incredible,” he concluded.

Terror of former champions

Alex PoatánThe 38-year-old fighter made his name in kickboxing with Glory and debuted in the UFC in 2021. From there, the Brazilian experienced a meteoric rise, becoming one of the organization's main stars.

It's no coincidence that the athlete won the middleweight (up to 83,9 kg) and light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) belts. Furthermore, the renowned striker has a record that includes defeating former champions. Israel adesanya, Jamahal hill, Jan Blachowicz, Jiri Prochazka (twice), Magomed Ankalayev e Sean Strickland.

UFC White House card

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Ilia Topuria x Justin gaethje – fight for the linear belt

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Alex Poatán x Cyryl Gane – fight for the intrinsic belt

Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Sean O’Malley x Aiemann Zahabi

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Mauricio Ruffy x Michael chandler

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): BoNickal x Kyle Daukaus

Featherweight (up to 65,8 kg): Diego lopes x Steve Garcia