Summary
Gane celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
Cyryl Gane is willing to defy expectations of UFC White House, scheduled for June 14th in Washington, DC (USA). The Frenchman is slated to face Alex Poatán In the co-main event, valid for the interim heavyweight title (up to 120,2 kg), and although the duel brings together two of the most respected fighters for stand-up fighting, the 'Good Boy' claims that the confrontation could take a different turn.
The debate arises precisely because both athletes have a strong kickboxing background and are highly efficient on their feet in the UFC. Even so, Gane emphasizes that he sees the fight as a complete MMA bout and not just a technical striking contest.
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“I don’t want to say it will be a 100% stand-up fight, because this is MMA and everyone knows I can also wrestle and take down. I can finish the fight on the ground too,” the European fighter stated in an interview with 'UFC On Paramount'.
The statement reinforces the Frenchman's option to use a complete game plan in this fight. The former heavyweight title challenger, who was already interim champion in August 2021 after defeating Derrick LewisNow, it seeks to repeat the feat in an even more prominent scenario against Alex Poatán.
UFC White House
O UFC White House, also called UFC Freedom 250The concert will take place on June 14th at the official residence of the US president in Washington DC. Unlike usual, the show will be held on a Sunday, Donald Trump's birthday.
In the main fight UFC White House, the Georgian Ilia Topuria He defends his lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg) against the interim title holder, the American. Justin gaethje.
Alex Poatan in the spotlight
Alex Poatán will be highlighted in UFC White HousePhoto: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Brazil is represented in UFC White House. In the co-principal struggle, Alex Poatán He attempts an unprecedented feat. The renowned striker, former middleweight (up to 83,9 kg) and light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) champion, seeks the interim heavyweight (up to 120 kg) title against the Frenchman. Cyryl Gane.
In addition to Poatan, Mauricio Ruffy e Diego lopes These are the other Brazilian athletes on the card. The pair faces Michael chandler e Steve Garciarespectively.
UFC White House fight schedule
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Ilia Topuria x Justin gaethje – Fight for the belt
Heavy weight (up to 120 kg): Alex Poatán x Cyryl Gane – Fight for the interim belt
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Sean O'Malley x Aiemann Zahabi
Heavy weight (up to 120 kg): Josh Hokit x Derrick Lewis
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Michael chandler x Mauricio Ruffy
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Kyle Daukaus x BoNickal
Feather weight (up to 65,7 kg): Steve Garcia x Diego lopes
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