Alex Poatan bets on physical transformation to achieve unprecedented feat in UFC Casa Branca: 'I've got a bit of a belly'

Alex Poatán at the entrance to the UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC India

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Alex Poatán believes he will reach a new level of physical fitness in UFC White House, scheduled for June 14th. The Brazilian faces Cyryl Gane In the co-main event, in a duel valid for the interim belt of the Ultimate's heaviest division. Aiming to make history by becoming the first fighter to win titles in three different weight classes in the organization, the Pataxó fighter has been focusing on physical conditioning to reach a high level in the octagon.

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In a video posted on his YouTube channel, Poatan admitted to being overweight at this point in his preparation, but indicated confidence in significant progress throughout the camp, highlighting that the initial process prioritizes strengthening the body to reach peak physical condition before the fight.

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"I'm feeling quite heavy right now, a bit chubby. But you'll see the transformation soon. I'm going to look like a machine. This is just the beginning (of camp). I'm strengthening my body," he said. Alex Poatán.

Check out Alex Poatan's physical conditioning in his preparation for UFC Casa Branca.

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Alex Poatan seeks third UFC belt.

Poatan celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

The first belt of Alex Poatán In the UFC, he competed in the middleweight division (up to 83,9 kg). On that occasion, the Brazilian faced his biggest rival, Israel adesanya, in the main fight of the UFC 281, and knocked out the Nigerian in the fifth round, accumulating his third victory over his opponent in combat sports. In the rematch, held in UFC 287Adesanya got his revenge, knocked out Poatan, and regained the title.

Exhausted from the weight cut, the Brazilian decided to move up a weight class. After winning Jan Blachowicz No. UFC 291, received the opportunity to compete for the light heavyweight belt against Jiri Prochazka, at UFC 295Poatan knocked out the Czech fighter, won the division title (up to 93 kg), and defended it three times.

Later, it was surpassed by Magomed Ankalayev No. UFC 313, but bounced back by reclaiming the throne at UFC 320. Now, faced with uncertainty about the return of Tom aspinall to defend the undisputed heavyweight title, Poatan face Cyryl Gane In his debut in the category, competing for the interim title.