Dana White's presentation of what UFC Casa Branca will be like. Photo: Disclosure
Former light heavyweight champion (up to 93 kg), Alex Poatán only thinks about revenge against Magomed Ankalayev, which takes place this Saturday (4), in Las Vegas (USA). So much so that not even the grand and popular UFC event at the White House, scheduled for July 2026, takes the focus off the Brazilian.
In a conversation with reporters, the renowned striker, when asked if he would be interested in fighting in the event, given that he is one of the UFC's biggest stars, downplayed the possibility of participating. It is true that several athletes, including Conor McGregor e Jon Jones, have already expressed their desire to compete on the show and asked Dana White for the spot, but Alex doesn't treat him as a priority.
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All because Poatan wants to remain active, whether at light heavyweight or even, who knows, a possible venture into heavyweight. In any case, the renowned striker isn't closing the door on fighting in the White House.
"It's been seven months without fighting. It was a good time, I did everything I could to take care of my body and my injuries, but it's a long time. I'm going to fight now, so it will also be exactly seven months until this White House event, and I don't intend to stay that long. I want to fight a little faster. I don't know what that would be like. We'll see how this fight goes and then we'll decide," said the fighter..
Poatan vs Ankalaev 2
The main fight of UFC 320 This is a rematch between Ankalaev, the light heavyweight champion (up to 93 kg), and Poatan. In their first fight, held in March, the Brazilian lost to his rival by unanimous decision. Now, the renowned striker claims to be ready to get revenge on the Russian.
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