Top heavyweight fighter surprises and sees a disadvantage for Alex Poatan in striking against Ciryl Gane; understand why.

Poatan during a UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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One of the biggest stars in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Alex Poatán could achieve the unprecedented feat of becoming champion in three weight categories by facing Cyryl Gane in the co-main event of UFC White HouseWith an extensive resume in professional kickboxing, the Brazilian will enter the fight relying on his striking skills to leave the octagon with the interim heavyweight title (up to 120,2 kg). However, Waldo Cortes-Acosta He does not believe that the Pataxó Indian will succeed in this approach. The fourth ranked fighter in the division spoke about the subject in an interview with Home of Fight this Thursday (7).

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When asked which of the two would have the advantage in striking, he didn't hesitate to choose the Frenchman. According to Acosta, even though Gane doesn't have the same kickboxing credentials as the Brazilian, he has developed a stand-up fighting game better suited to the realities of MMA.

"Cyryl Gane (He has better striking), because he moves better, he's more dynamic. His striking is for martial arts. Striking in kickboxing is different. The striking of Cyryl Gane "It's more complete," he declared.

👀🇺🇸 Waldo Cortes-Acosta think Cyryl Gane is the better striker than Alex Pereira:

“Ciry Gane, because he moves better, more dynamic. His striking is for Martial Arts. Striking in Kickboxing is different. Cyryl Gane's striking is more well rounded.”

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Poatan's opponent is known for his movement.

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

Gane has caught the attention of fans and media since his Ultimate debut for possessing one of the most unpredictable and efficient movements in the history of the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg). Names like Francis Ngannou and even Tom aspinall They had difficulty dealing with the Frenchman's fighting style. Even though he's far from being a great knockout artist, he has knockout victories against... Junior Gypsy, Derrick Lewis e Tai tuivasa.