VIDEO: Alex Poatan scares with his speed before fight at UFC Casa Branca

Alex Poatán at the entrance to the UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC India

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Alex Poatán appeared heavier than Cyryl Gane at the official weigh-in UFC White HouseBut he doesn't intend to fall behind in terms of speed. Scheduled for the co-main event, the Brazilian, who is moving up from light heavyweight (up to 93 kg), weighed in at 113,8 kg, while the Frenchman registered 112,4 kg. The weight difference quickly caught the attention of fans, who began to question whether the fighter would be slower compared to his rival. However, the champion himself answered the doubts with his actions.

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In a video posted to his YouTube channel, Poatan appeared in a mitt training session and impressed precisely with his speed. In the footage, Plinio Cruz holds the pads while the Brazilian unleashes rapid sequences of punches and kicks, under the watchful eyes of... Glover Teixeira.

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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