Poatan analyzes face-offs with Ciryl Gane and ignores disadvantage at UFC Casa Branca: 'I'm ready'

Poatan and Gane face off in a promotional UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Veteran of combat sports, Alex Poatán will begin a new adventure in UFC White HouseIn the co-main event of the event taking place this Sunday (14), in Washington (USA), the Brazilian makes his heavyweight debut (up to 120,2 kg) against Cyryl Gane, vying for the interim belt. Because the category is the most dangerous, many fear that the athlete will have difficulty dealing with opponents who impress with their physical appearance. However, the company's star doesn't seem worried.

In fact, Poatan, in an interview with the YouTube channel 'TNT Fight Sports', tried to ignore the Frenchman's advantage. It's worth noting that Gane is used to competing in the heavyweight division, is 1,96m tall and weighs over 112 kg. The Brazilian, on the other hand, is 1,93m tall and revealed that he expects to perform in the new division at 110 kg. In any case, the athlete, who has faced 'Bon Gamin' on more than one occasion, stressed that, contrary to what many think, he is in no way inferior to him in terms of physical attributes and showed himself to be excited for the challenge.

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“I had seen him before, but when I was in the middleweight division (up to 83,9 kg). At the time, I was different; I wasn't even thinking about moving up to heavyweight. Maybe I thought about light heavyweight (up to 93 kg), but heavyweight never crossed my mind. Then I saw the guy, and obviously I was much smaller, but now I saw a guy my size. And that was good for my mental state. Like, you think, 'I'm ready.' We matched well. It will be a great fight,” said the fighter.

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, Ilia Topuria defends the lightweight belt (up to 70,3 kg) against Justin gaethje, owner of the interim title.

Alex Poatan in the spotlight

Alex Poatán will be highlighted in UFC White HousePhoto: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Brazil will be heavily represented at UFC White HouseIn the co-main fight of the attraction, Alex Poatán He attempts an unprecedented feat. The former middleweight (up to 83,9 kg) and light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) champion is seeking the interim heavyweight (up to 120 kg) title against... Cyryl Gane.

In addition to Poatan, Mauricio Ruffy e Diego lopes These are the other Brazilian athletes on the card. The pair faces 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.): Mauricio Ruffy x Michael chandler

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg.): BoNickal x Kyle Daukaus

Feather weight (up to 65,7 kg.): Diego lopes x Steve Garcia