UFC legend predicts outcome of Poatan vs. Gane at the White House: 'You saw it here first'

Dustin Poirier predicts Alex Poatan will win by knockout in the third round, but admits the fight will be more balanced than expected.

Alex Poatan and Ciryl Gane will face off at UFC Casa Branca.

Alex Poatan and Ciryl Gane will face each other at UFC Casa Branca . Photo: SUPER LUTAS montage

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Dustin Poirier demonstrated confidence in his prediction when analyzing the co-main event of UFC Casa Branca , scheduled for next Sunday (14). On that occasion, Alex Poatan faces Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title (up to 120,2 kg), in a confrontation that, in the American's view, should end in the third round with a victory for the Brazilian.

During an appearance on the 'UFC on Paramount' program, Poirier stated that, although he continues to bet on Poatan, he has come to see the fight as more balanced as the event approaches. Even so, he maintained his prediction that the Brazilian will win by knockout.

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“I still think Alex is going to win this fight, but as it gets closer, I think it’s a little more balanced than I thought… Third Round. Knockout. You heard it here first.”, said Dustin Poirier.

Alex Poatan in the spotlight

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

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Brazil is 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, the renowned striker seeks the interim heavyweight (up to 120 kg) title against Frenchman 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.

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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): Michael Chandler vs. Mauricio Ruffy

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

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

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