Poatan analyzes face-offs with Ciryl Gane and ignores disadvantage at UFC Casa Branca: 'I'm ready'

Poatan and Gane face off in a promotional UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Veteran of combat sports, Alex Poatan will begin a new adventure at UFC Casa Branca . In the co-main event that takes place this Sunday (14), in Washington (USA), the Brazilian debuts in the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg) against Ciryl Gane , vying for the interim belt. Because the category is the most dangerous, many fear that the athlete will have difficulty dealing with opponents who impress with their physical appearance. However, the star of the company does not seem worried.

In fact, Poatan, in an interview with the YouTube channel 'TNT Fight Sports', tried to ignore the Frenchman's advantage. It's worth noting that Gane is used to competing in the heavyweight division, is 1,96m tall and weighs over 112 kg. The Brazilian, on the other hand, is 1,93m tall and revealed that he expects to perform in the new division at 110 kg. In any case, the athlete, who has faced 'Bon Gamin' on more than one occasion, stressed that, contrary to what many think, he is in no way inferior to him in terms of physical attributes and showed himself to be excited for the challenge.

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“I had seen him before, but when I was in the middleweight division (up to 83,9 kg). At the time, I was different; I wasn't even thinking about moving up to heavyweight. Maybe I thought about light heavyweight (up to 93 kg), but heavyweight never crossed my mind. Then I saw the guy, and obviously I was much smaller, but now I saw a guy my size. And that was good for my mental state. Like, you think, 'I'm ready.' We matched well. It will be a great fight,” said the fighter.

UFC White House

UFC White House , also known as UFC Freedom 250 , will take place on June 14th at the official residence of the US president in Washington, D.C. Unlike usual, the event will be held on a Sunday, Donald Trump's birthday.

In the main event of UFC Casa Branca , Ilia Topuria defends her lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg) against Justin Gaethje , the interim champion.

Alex Poatan in the spotlight

Alex Poatan will be a featured athlete at UFC Casa Branca . Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Brazil will be heavily represented at UFC Casa Branca . In the co-main event, Alex Poatan attempts an unprecedented feat. The 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 Ciryl Gane.

Besides Poatan, Mauricio Ruffy and Diego Lopes are the other Brazilian athletes on the card. The pair will face Michael Chandler and Steve Garcia , respectively.

UFC White House fight schedule

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje – Title fight

Heavyweight (up to 120 kg): Alex Poatan vs. Ciryl Gane – Interim title fight

Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Sean O'Malley vs. Aiemann Zahabi

Heavyweight (up to 120 kg): Josh Hokit vs. Derrick Lewis

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Mauricio Ruffy vs. Michael Chandler

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

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Diego Lopes vs. Steve Garcia

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