And now, Poatan? The ideal next fight for the Brazilian after his knockout loss to Ciryl Gane at UFC Casa Branca.

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

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For many, Alex Poatán would shine in UFC White House and I would Cyryl Gane 'Like a cat and a shoe', but what happened in the octagon was quite the opposite. In the co-main event of the historic event held last Sunday (14), in Washington (USA), the Brazilian suffered from the movement, technique and speed of 'Bon Gamin' and was brutally knocked out in the second round. With the tough defeat in his heavyweight debut (up to 120,2 kg), the veteran's next fight in the organization became a mystery. Precisely for this reason, the SUPER FIGHTS He pointed out the best path for the renowned striker to take next.

Given the enormous technical disparity, it's certain that Poatan should not, under any circumstances, continue in the heavyweight division. Clearly, the most classic and dangerous category in MMA is not ideal for the Brazilian. Due to the crushing defeat suffered against the Frenchman, the athlete needs to return to light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) to recover and, incidentally, try to regain his top position. It's worth noting that the feared striker was champion of the category on two occasions.

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Furthermore, to compete for the interim heavyweight title against Gane, Poatan had to relinquish his light heavyweight title, meaning he didn't lose it in a fight. Therefore, should he decide to return to the weight class, the Brazilian would likely challenge the current champion. Carlos UlbergAnd how did he knock you out? Jamahal hill, Jiri Prochazka (twice), Khalil rountree, Magomed Ankalayev and overcame Jan BlachowiczThe athlete, despite suffering a knockout loss to 'Bon Gamin', has a good chance of doing the same against the New Zealander, who is also a striker and suffered a serious knee injury.

Speaking of Ulberg, he himself has stated that he would love to face Poatan, as he wants to test his elite striking. Another point that makes the fight worthwhile is that the Brazilian, after being punished by Gane during his time at heavyweight, immediately announced that returning to light heavyweight is an option. Therefore, this path is the most logical one for the veteran.

However, if Poatan wishes to have another fight in the heavyweight division, the ideal opponent would be... Josh HokitIt's true that the American bad boy is on a roll, undefeated in MMA, and chasing the athlete. But, given that the controversial fighter is small for the category and doesn't have much knockout power, the Brazilian could take advantage of his physical attributes to, perhaps, erase the bad impression left by his debut and get his first victory, which would bring him closer to fighting for the belt again.

Watch the knockout suffered by Poatan against Gane at UFC Casa Branca.

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