Poatan's friend surprises by revealing his career priorities and asks for a new fight after his knockout at UFC Seattle.

Poatan and Yousri celebrate their UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/yousriofficial

Alex Poatán He will have no absences in his preparation for UFC Casa Branca, scheduled for June 14th. The Brazilian faces Cyryl Gane na co-main event fight, in a duel for the interim heavyweight title (up to 120,2 kg). Seeking his third belt in the organization, the Pataxó fighter will have the help of Yousri Belgaroui, who emerged unscathed from UFC Seattle, held last Saturday (28).

In an interview given while still in the octagon, Daniel CormierBelgaroui highlighted his desire to return to fighting quickly, but indicated that, before that, his priority will be to join Poatan's training camp as a training partner, adopting a relaxed tone when referring to the Brazilian during the statement.

See too

Dana White gives the green light for Conor McGregor's fight in the UFC.

Israel Adesanya's executioner reveals the trap used to knock out the former champion at UFC Seattle.

He deserves it! MMA legend and record holder Demetrious Johnson is inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame.

"I want to get back (to fighting) as soon as possible, but the next challenge will be working as a sparring partner for this guy (Alex Poatán"…call me baby," he said. Yousri Belgaroui.

Yousri Belgaroui won by knockout at UFC Seattle.

With Alex Pereira in his corner, Yousri Belgaroui found no difficulties to overcome Mansur Abdul-Malik No. UFC SeattleAllied with the light heavyweight champion (up to 93 kg), the fighter controlled the first two rounds with precise punches, low kicks, and knees in the clinch, until securing the knockout in the third round.

With the victory, Belgaroui achieved his second win in the organization and moved closer to a possible entry into the category's ranking.