Poatan celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
Curtis blaydes assesses that Alex Poatán He is currently under increasing pressure to move up to the UFC's heavyweight division (up to 120,2kg). The American's assessment comes in a context where the Brazilian has... stated publicly expressed a desire to pursue a third belt or even to headline a super fight against Jon JonesThis scenario fuels debates about the best timing for this change.
In an interview with 'Home of Fight', Blaydes stated that the UFC is trying to accelerate Poatan's transition to the heavier division because they see signs of wear and tear after a long career in combat sports, considering the accumulation of fights, sparring rounds, and the physical impact that accompanies this trajectory.
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“I think there’s pressure to put Pereira in the heavyweight category because he’s getting older. He’s fought a lot of battles. How long has he been practicing combat sports? 20 years? That means a lot of sparring rounds, a lot of wear and tear. They probably want to maximize his potential before his body starts showing signs of wear and tear,” said Curtis Blades.
Alex Poatan confirms his desire to fight in the UFC heavyweight division.
In an interview with 'Omeleteve' during CCXP25, Poatan commented that he remains interested in debuting in the heavyweight category (up to 120,2kg) and that he has expressed this desire several times to UFC officials. However, the Brazilian acknowledges that the decision does not depend solely on him and states that, like the fans, he is also eagerly awaiting the next steps.
"I spoke about my interest in fighting at heavyweight. I discussed this at the White House with..." Jon Jones "And I had already mentioned the possibility of a heavyweight fight for the third belt. But I don't know, it's not in my control. I have my desires, but I'm also just as excited as everyone else," Poatan explained.
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