Plan postponed! Poatan reveals intention to challenge Jon Jones to a superfight after victory at UFC 320

Poatan displays the UFC belt. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC

Before competing, Alex Poatán He was so confident that he had already prepared everything to make his victory in UFC 320 even bigger. At the event held this Saturday (4), in Las Vegas (USA), the Brazilian knocked out Magomed Ankalayev quickly in the rematch and had in mind to challenge Jon Jones for a superfight. However, the light heavyweight champion's plan (up to 93 kg) had to be postponed by fate.

Last Friday (3), Arthur Jones, brother of the MMA legend, passed away suddenly at the age of 39. Therefore, Poatan, in the post-event press conference, confided that he changed his mind out of respect for the period of mourning experienced by Jon. Aware that the moment the American is going through on a personal level is delicate, the athlete was concerned about the repercussions of his position.

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Regardless, Poatan was respectful in his approach, as he has a close relationship with Jones. Since the American publicly announced his desire to compete at UFC Casa Branca, an event scheduled for July 2026, Jones opened the door for the superfight to take place at heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg). It's worth noting that the league's stars had previously expressed interest in the bout.

“I’m only going to say it once. I don’t want to talk about it anymore. With all due respect to Jon Jones, what happened. There are a lot of people here and I spoke back there. I said: 'For the love of God'. I'm speaking with all due respect and I would like you to respect me too, but yes, that was my plan: to be calling the Jon Jones to fight in the White House. But with everything that's happened, I have to be careful what I say. So, for the love of God, I ask that you don't make a fuss about this," said the athlete.

Knockout in Ankalaev

Alex Poatán destroyed Magomed Ankalayev in the highly anticipated rematch. More aggressive in the octagon, the Brazilian displayed power and technique, knocking out his rival in just over a minute. Thus, the renowned striker became light heavyweight champion for the second time.

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