Quoted by Jon Jones, Alex Poatan guarantees focus on light heavyweight and offers rematch to Jiri Prochazka

Champion names next opponent and postpones eventual UFC heavyweight test

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Jiri Prochazka was knocked out by Alex Poatán No. UFC 295 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

Quoted by Jon Jones as a possible opponent for a heavyweight fight (up to 120,2 kg.), Alex Poatán frustrated those who dreamed of an immediate challenge between the legend and the Brazilian star. In an interview with 'Canal Encarada', the champion in the under-93kg category. of the UFC showed focus on remaining in the current division and offered a rematch to Jiri Prochazka.

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“I want to fight quickly and, for a heavyweight fight, I would have to be mentally well. I would have to have everything planned. My category (light heavyweight), I know is right. So I'm going to focus on her. Jiri Prochazka (he is an opponent for the sequence). We have already had some conversations with the organization. Not sure, but possibly. I want to fight as soon as possible,” said Poatan.

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At the 'crest of the wave' of MMA, Alex presented himself just over two weeks ago. On that occasion, the athlete was the protagonist of the emblematic UFC 300.

In his last fight, Poatan shared the octagon with Jamahal hill. The Brazilian made it 'look easy' and brutalized his rival in the first round, defending the light heavyweight belt for the first time.

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