Alex Poatan believes he will reach a new level of physical fitness at UFC Casa Branca , scheduled for June 14th. The Brazilian faces Ciryl Gane in the co-main event, in a fight for the interim heavyweight title. Aiming to make history by becoming the first fighter to win titles in three different weight classes in the organization, the Pataxó fighter has been focusing on strengthening his physique to reach peak performance in the octagon.
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In a video posted on his YouTube channel, Poatan admitted to being overweight at this point in his preparation, but indicated confidence in significant progress throughout the camp, highlighting that the initial process prioritizes strengthening the body to reach peak physical condition before the fight.
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"I'm feeling quite heavy right now, a bit chubby. But you'll see the transformation soon. I'm going to look like a machine. This is just the beginning (of camp). I'm strengthening my body," said Alex Poatan.
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Alex Poatan seeks third UFC belt.
Poatan celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Alex Poatan 's first UFC belt came in the middleweight division (up to 83,9 kg). On that occasion, the Brazilian faced his biggest rival, Israel Adesanya , in the main event of UFC 281 , and knocked out the Nigerian in the fifth round, accumulating his third victory over his opponent in combat sports. In the rematch, held at UFC 287 , Adesanya got his revenge, knocked out Poatan and regained the title.
Exhausted by the weight cut, the Brazilian decided to move up a weight class. After defeating Jan Blachowicz at UFC 291 , he received the opportunity to fight for the light heavyweight title against Jiri Prochazka at UFC 295. Poatan knocked out the Czech fighter, won the division title (up to 93 kg), and defended it three times.
Later, he was defeated by Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313 , but bounced back to reclaim the title at UFC 320. Now, with uncertainty surrounding Tom Aspinall 's return to defend the undisputed heavyweight title, Poatan faces Ciryl Gane in his debut in the division, competing for the interim title.
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