Joe Rogan gave his opinion. On his YouTube podcast, 'The Joe Rogan Experience', Joe discussed Alex Poatan 's next steps in the UFC. According to him, Poatan could face a surprise opponent in 2026.
Alex Poatan 's next fight may not be what many expect. The light heavyweight champion (up to 93 kg) recently regained the belt in a rematch against Magomed Ankalaev.
However, the Brazilian is frequently linked with a move up to the heavyweight category (up to 120,2 kg). Within this context, Alex Poatan has also been mentioned as a possible opponent for Jon Jones at UFC Casa Branca , scheduled for June 2026.
However, a recent post by Poatan , stating that the UFC White House event is out of the question for him, has left many wondering what's next. Joe Rogan has heard that something unexpected may be planned.
"There are a lot of rumors about him (Poatan) fighting in the heavyweight category now. There are a lot of rumors about him maybe even fighting Ciryl Gane . I don't know how much of that is true, I haven't talked to Dana (White) about it. But it's not an illogical move."
"He weighs 109 kg now, over 109 kg. Make no mistake, this guy can knock out heavyweights. No doubt about it. He hits harder than anyone else that's ever been on record," said Joe Rogan about Alex Poatan in a recent episode of his podcast 'Joe Rogan Experience'.
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Who is Ciryl Gane, a potential opponent for Alex Poatan?
Ciryl Gane at a press conference for UFC Paris (Photo: Reproduction/YouTube)
Ciryl Gane has a professional record of 13 wins, two losses, and one 'No Contest'. In the UFC, the Frenchman has accumulated ten wins, two losses, and one 'No Contest'. Gane was once the interim UFC heavyweight champion. Currently, Ciryl is ranked number one in the heavyweight division.
Ciryl Gane 's last fight was a title bout against Tom Aspinall at UFC 321 in October. The fight ended in a 'No Contest' due to an accidental eye poke that prevented Aspinall from continuing. Therefore, Tom retained his title.
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