Michael Bisping expresses concern about the rise in Alex Poatán for the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg). The Brazilian faces Cyryl Gane in the main fight of UFC White House, scheduled for June 14th, in a duel valid for the interim title of the category. Despite the Pataxó fighter's efforts to adapt to his new physique among the giants, the former champion and current Ultimate commentator was not convinced after watching the fight. sparring against Tallison Xicão.
In a video published on his YouTube channel, Michael Bisping He analyzed the training footage and pointed out potential difficulties for the Brazilian in the new division. According to him, the weight gain of approximately 14 kg could directly impact Poatan's speed, as well as put him against larger opponents with greater knockout power.
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“He (Poatan) is going to gain about 14kg, something like that. So that means he's going to be slower. It means he's going to fight bigger guys and also that he'll probably face people who hit harder. What do you do to prepare for something like that? You train with other heavyweights, and recently some images have surfaced. I have to say that this looks a little worrying for Alex Pereira,” he said. Michael Bisping.
According to Bisping's assessment, even in a scenario where Poatan seemed to have the advantage by pressuring Xicão and initiating combinations, there were moments when Talison responded with hard punches, including a clean right hand. He also highlighted that Gane tends to have an advantage in movement and lightness.
"For Alex Pereira facing Cyryl GaneYou'd think he'd have the advantage. We see him pressing his opponent against the cage, about to go on the attack, good 1-2, but Tallison responds with heavy punches and hits him with his right hand. And you know that... Cyryl Gane He'll have the advantage of speed. He'll also be lighter on his feet… Now, of course, this is just training, and we don't know. Maybe Pereira wasn't at his best that day,” the Briton concluded.
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UFC White House
O UFC White House, also called UFC Freedom 250The concert will take place on June 14th at the official residence of the US president in Washington DC. Unlike usual, the show will be held on a Sunday, Donald Trump's birthday.
In the main fight UFC White House, the Spanish Ilia Topuria He defends his lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg) against the interim title holder, the American. Justin gaethje.
Alex Poatan in the spotlight
Alex Poatán will be highlighted in UFC White HousePhoto: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Brazil will be represented at UFC White HouseIn the co-main fight of the attraction, Alex Poatán He attempts an unprecedented feat. Former middleweight (up to 83,9 kg) and light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) champion, Poatan seeks the interim heavyweight (up to 120 kg) title against the Frenchman. Cyryl Gane.
In addition to Poatan, Mauricio Ruffy e Diego lopes These are the other Brazilian athletes on the card. They face Michael chandler e Steve Garciarespectively.
UFC White House fight schedule
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg.): Ilia Topuria x Justin gaethje – Fight for the belt
Heavy weight (up to 120 kg.): Alex Poatán x Cyryl Gane – Fight for the interim belt
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Sean O'Malley x Aiemann Zahabi
Heavy weight (up to 120 kg): Josh Hokit x Derrick Lewis
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg.): Michael chandler x Mauricio Ruffy
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg.): Kyle Daukaus x BoNickal
Feather weight (up to 65,7 kg.): Steve Garcia x Diego lopes
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