Poatan and Gane face off in a promotional UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Possessing extensive experience in combat sports, Alex Poatán is free, light and loose to act in UFC White HouseThis Sunday (14), in Washington (USA), the Brazilian debuts in the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg) against the dangerous Cyryl Gane in the co-main event for the interim title. And, despite having a reputation to uphold, the veteran believes that the greater responsibility in the duel lies with his opponent.
Former middleweight (up to 83,9 kg) and light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) champion, Poatan has the chance to be the only fighter in UFC history to win the belt in three different weight classes and admits to feeling the pressure. However, the Brazilian, analyzing 'Bon Gamin's' resume, states that he has more to lose in the highly anticipated duel. It's worth noting that, unlike the renowned striker, the Frenchman is a natural heavyweight, accustomed to competing in the division and a member of its elite for years.
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In fact, Gane was the interim champion of the category once and competed for the undisputed title on three occasions, but ended up being surprised by... Francis Ngannou, finished quickly by Jon Jones and saw the confrontation against Tom aspinall The fight ended without a result due to the illegal eye pokes. Therefore, if 'Bon Gamin' wastes another chance to win the belt, he is unlikely to receive another from the UFC.
“Sometimes people talk to me, ‘Hey, but fighting at heavyweight, the guy moves around and all that.’ Like, trying to put pressure on me. I have my own pressure, just like I would fight any prepared fighter, you know? But hey, the guy comes along, tried for the belt, I don’t know, three times. I think he was interim champion, right? Won there and all that, and then he’s always there, just missing the mark, you know? So, then people say, ‘The guy was in the middleweight division a few years ago and now he’s heavyweight,’” the fighter said in a conversation with Daniel Cormier on their official YouTube channel.
“Man, people say, ‘Oh, Alex is slow.’ Everyone’s pointing out my flaws or talking about my flaws, you know, that’s what they think. And then, like, when I hear that, I feel it even more… So, with everything that’s happening, he’s definitely thinking, ‘Wow, I’ve come so close so many times, and so on, this guy comes from the middleweight division, I can’t lose to him.’ That puts pressure on him. That’s what I feel, you know?” 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
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