Gane knocked out Poatan at UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Unlike many MMA fans and professionals, Jon Jones He was not at all surprised by the result of the co-main event. UFC White HouseAt the historic and media-covered event, held in June in Washington (USA), Alex Poatán was no match for Cyryl Gane He was brutally knocked out in the second round in his heavyweight debut (up to 120,2 kg). As a result, the Frenchman became the interim champion of the division for the second time, a fact that 'Bones' anticipated and approved of.
The former UFC light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) and heavyweight champion revealed that he predicted the Brazilian's defeat. In the octagon, the fight, which was expected to be balanced, was a complete domination. 'Bon Gamin' showed no respect for Poatan, staggering him with a jab, attacking relentlessly on the ground, and when Poatan got up, unleashed a devastating sequence that forced referee Herb Dean to stop the fight.
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It's worth noting that Jones, in his analysis of the fight, previously pointed out that the renowned striker erred by appearing visibly more physically imposing and that Gane shouldn't have been underestimated. Now, the MMA star, who knows the Frenchman very well, having easily submitted him in 2023, made a point of praising him.
“I was really impressed with Gane. So, I knew, I felt that Gane was going to win. I know what he possesses. I studied Gane for many days, for many hours. I know he is strong and complicated. I see the way he is training. He covers everything, the wrestling, the physical aspect, the speed. He is a special athlete,” said the MMA legend in an interview with the YouTube channel 'Red Corner MMA'.
“I’m really very happy for Gane. In the fight, you could tell. Alex was waiting, hesitating, questioning things. It feels like a nightmare when you’re in front of your opponent, you know the moves you should make, but you just can’t find them. This has happened to me many times in training and I felt that’s what happened with Alex.”
“He never got the ball rolling. Gane went at him with his left foot, which I also think made it difficult for Alex. Gane is fast, powerful, and unorthodox. He was the perfect storm for Alex, who didn't survive,” he concluded.
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