Poatan celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
Marcos Parrumpa believes in the potential of Alex PoatánThe American Top Team (ATT) coach heaped praise on the Native American and predicted a duel against the Frenchman. Cyryl Gane In the Ultimate's heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg), Parrumpinha, the current light heavyweight champion (up to 93 kg), has an advantage in a potential fight.
In an interview with Portal Vale Tudo (PVT), Parrumpa was direct in saying that Poatan would do well in the heavyweight division because of his strength and striking skills. According to the coach, the striker is a real danger to any athlete and weight class. If he decides to move up, Parrumpinha believes that the fighter will be even more lethal in the traditional MMA division.
"It would be very good if he (Alex Poatán) to fight with the Cyryl Gane"Any athlete, in any weight class, who exchanges blows with Poatan will be at a disadvantage. He's strong even for heavyweights. He'll be more lethal than in any other weight class," said Marcos Parrumpa in an interview.
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Will Alex Poatan fight for the heavyweight title?
Currently the light heavyweight champion, the Brazilian has already won the middleweight title (up to 83,9 kg) and is linked to a move up a weight class to further expand his legacy. A potential move to heavyweight would open the way for a direct title fight in one of the most traditional weight classes in MMA.
Names like Jon Jones, Tom aspinall e Cyryl Gane There have been links to a possible matchup against the Brazilian in the same category, however, no official information has yet been released.
If he manages to repeat his success in another division, Alex Poatán He would join an unprecedented group of legends, achieving something no other fighter has ever accomplished in UFC history. However, while nothing is officially scheduled, the champion is focused on the present, leaving no room for speculation about his future in Dana White's organization.
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