Alex Poatan downplays Ciryl Gane's main weapon and compares him to Adesanya in the UFC White House.

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

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Veteran of combat sports, Alex Poatán He is brimming with confidence to compete in the highly anticipated event. UFC White HouseIn the co-main event of the high-profile event taking place this Sunday (14), in Washington (USA), the Brazilian will compete for the interim heavyweight belt (up to 120,2 kg) against Cyryl GaneThe duel marks the athlete's debut in the new category, and he appears unconcerned about his opponent.

So much so that Poatan downplayed the Frenchman's main weapon for the duel. Over the years, Gane has established himself as one of the best heavyweights in MMA due to his unique movement for the category, as well as being intelligent and technical. However, the Brazilian assured that he has already dealt with opponents with the same profile as 'Bon Gamin', comparing him to... Israel adesanya.

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In total, Poatan fought the Nigerian four times (two in kickboxing and two in MMA) and ended the rivalry with an advantage, with three wins, two in Glory and one in the UFC. Therefore, having built a positive record against Adesanya, the Brazilian believes he has enough experience and will be able to handle Gane well in the octagon.

"Well, I've never fought an athlete like Adesanya, have I? Adesanya is a guy who moves a lot. From middleweight upwards, there isn't anyone who moves like him. Maybe below that weight. Anyway, I beat Adesanya," said the veteran at the 'media day' of [event name]. UFC White House.

"Everyone was also saying that he was a guy who moves around a lot, that I wouldn't find him and so on. Well, we'll see on Sunday, you can't know how it's going to be. I want to be there, do my best and come out as champion," he concluded.

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