Terrifying: Alex Poatan unleashes his power on Glover Teixeira during training for UFC Casa Branca.

Alex Poatán Entering the octagon. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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the preparation of Alex Poatán He's training full steam ahead for his heavyweight debut (up to 120,2 kg). The Brazilian is scheduled to face Cyryl Gane in the co-main event of UFC White HouseThe fight, scheduled for June 14th, is valid for the interim title of the most dangerous division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Even without having yet competed among the giants of the category, the Pataxó fighter's training indicates that he should not be behind the Frenchman in terms of firepower.

In a video posted on social media, Poatan appears training in Sobrália, Minas Gerais, alongside... Glover TeixeiraIn the images, the veteran holds the pads while the Brazilian unleashes powerful combinations of punches, even managing to displace his coach with the force of the blows.

Alex Pereira unloading a flurry in training, pure aggression 💥🥊 pic.twitter.com/5NSAvY3el3

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Alex Poatan seeks third UFC belt.

Alex Poatán after defeat in UFC 313 (Photo: Instagram UFC Canada)

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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.

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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.