Is there a surprise coming? Poatan promises improvement in his grappling skills for his fight against Gane at UFC Casa Branca.

Poatan focused before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube/UFC

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Alex Poatán He is more than ready to compete in the biggest fight of his remarkable career in combat sports. UFC White House. event taking place this Sunday (14), in Washington (USA), the Brazilian moves up to heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg) to face Cyryl Gane In the fight for the interim belt. And, aware of the importance of the duel, the veteran, despite being a decorated striker, guarantees he is capable of getting past the Frenchman not only in striking.

In an interview with the YouTube channel 'TNT Fight Sports', Poatan addressed the idea that he is a one-dimensional fighter, assuring that he has shown great improvement in grappling. It's worth noting that the athlete has been perfecting his grappling since definitively transitioning from kickboxing to MMA in 2021, under the tutelage of [trainer's name/title - context needed]. Glover Teixeira, your friend, mentor, and training partner.

As the co-main fight of UFC White House This fight brings together two skilled strikers, and many predict that the bout will be decided standing up, with a high chance of a knockout. However, Poatan, a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu, doesn't rule out showcasing his grappling skills in the octagon, both offensively, aiming to take Gane down and control him on the ground, and defensively, avoiding any potential takedown attempts from Gane.

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“Since I started training with Glover, I've dedicated myself fully to ground training and everything else. We train all the time and dedicate ourselves a lot. Then, people keep asking, 'Will he fight on the ground? Will that happen?' I always try to improve my game, train more, and be prepared. So, whatever happens, there won't be any surprises,” said the UFC star.

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