Former champion claims that a possible victory for Poatan at UFC Casa Branca will not make him the GOAT of MMA

Alex Poatán He is one of the biggest names in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram.

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Daniel Cormier He doesn't believe that winning a third belt would be enough to transform... Alex Poatán The opinion of the former UFC champion comes on the eve of the most important challenge of the Brazilian's career, who faces... Cyryl Gane this Sunday, June 14th, in the co-main event of UFC White House, in Washington DC (USA), in pursuit of an unprecedented achievement for the organization.

During the media day of the UFC White House'DC' acknowledged the magnitude of the potential achievement, but stated that Poatan would still need to solidify his legacy in the heavyweight division to definitively enter the top of the sport's historical discussion. According to Cormier, a title defense among heavyweights (up to 120,2kg) would have greater importance in evaluating the Brazilian's legacy within MMA.

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

“I told him no. I said I don’t think he’s the greatest yet. I think he needs to defend the heavyweight title. He’s already defended it three times in the light heavyweight division, but I believe being a champion in three different divisions is one of the greatest achievements of all time,” revealed the American.

The fight against Gane could bring the Brazilian an unprecedented feat in UFC history. After becoming champion in the middleweight (up to 83,9 kg) and light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) divisions, Poatan is one victory away from becoming the first athlete to win belts in three different weight classes in the world's premier MMA company.

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"But to put him above GSP or Khabib, I don't think so yet." Jon Jones"You know what I think about that," the MMA legend concluded.

The meteoric rise of the São Paulo native is one of the factors that makes the debate increasingly frequent among experts and former fighters. In almost five years with the organization, Poatan has accumulated victories over champions and former champions, in addition to building one of the fastest ascensions to stardom ever seen in MMA.

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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.