Alex Poatan secures his place in the heavyweight division after a brutal knockout loss to Ciryl Gane at UFC.

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

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Still digesting the tough defeat for Cyryl Gane No. UFC White House, Alex Poatán He already has his next step in mind. Last Sunday (14), in Washington (USA), the Brazilian was brutally knocked out by 'Bon Gamin' in the second round in his debut in the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg). In any case, despite the tough setback, the renowned striker does not regret venturing into the most dangerous category in MMA.

In an interview with the YouTube channel 'The Ariel Helwani Show', Poatan guaranteed that he will continue fighting at heavyweight, surprising fans and MMA professionals. After suffering a knockout, the Brazilian indicated that he could return to light heavyweight (up to 93 kg), a path that many considered to be the best choice.

However, it didn't take long for the veteran to dismiss that option. In fact, Poatan's interest in continuing in the division is so great that he has already asked the UFC for an immediate rematch against his tormentor.

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“I’ve always been a heavyweight. I want the heavyweight division. I believe so. I’m trying for a rematch, right? We’ll see. They said they’ll get back to us in a few days. I want to see what they have to say so we can make a decision, but what I really want is to stay at heavyweight. That’s what I want,” said the former UFC champion.

“That’s my focus, to stay at heavyweight, to get my rematch, my opportunity to show that I can beat this guy. Maybe I had some doubts because it was a different weight class, one I had never fought at before. Training isn’t like fighting. The guys are going to throw punches to kill. Today, I don’t have that doubt anymore. I am a heavyweight,” he concluded.

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