Poatan downplays changes and guarantees high level even after moving up to heavyweight: 'I will remain the same'

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

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Alex Poatán He believes that moving up to heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg) will not bring significant changes to his performance. The former middleweight (up to 83,9 kg) and light heavyweight (up to 93,9 kg) champion is scheduled to face... Cyryl Gane in the co-main event of UFC White House, scheduled for June 14th, in a duel valid for the interim title of the category. Even with the increase in body massThe fighter expresses confidence that his performance will not be affected.

In an interview with 'UFC News', Poatan reinforced his confidence in the work he has done throughout his recent career, highlighting the evolution shown in his last fight and in previous divisions. According to the Brazilian, the main difference in this new phase will only be the weight, guaranteeing that his style and identity inside the octagon will remain the same.

“You’ll see the same Poatan. I think we did a great job in my last fight and in everything we did in the previous divisions, so the difference will be the weight, but Poatan will remain the same,” he said. Alex Poatán.

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UFC octagon set up with the White House in the background. Photo: Reproduction / Twitter @ufc

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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