Poatan focused before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
The UFC has already started to move forward with the next events after UFC 331. Last Saturday (19), in Los Angeles (USA), the organization announced the duel between Ciryl Gane and Josh Hokit for the undisputed heavyweight title (up to 120,2 kg), at UFC 334, scheduled for November 14, in New York (USA). Dana White commented on the fight and also gave a hint about Alex Poatan 's future.
In a press conference after the event, the UFC president was asked about the choice of Hokit to face Gane and when the Brazilian's next fight would be announced. The executive responded briefly, without revealing details about Poatan's plans.
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“That’s what makes sense,” Dana said about the fight between Gane and Hokit. When asked when he would announce Poatan’s next fight, the UFC president replied, “Soon.”
Poatan awaits confirmation of his next fight in the UFC.
Poatan at a UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Alex Poatan remains on the radar for a new fight in the octagon, but Dana White has not revealed his opponent or the date of the Brazilian's next bout. The statement, therefore, leaves the details about the former champion's return open.
Relive Poatan's heavyweight debut.
Gane knocked out Poatan at UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Alex Poatan 's first experience in the heavyweight division took place at UFC Casa Branca on June 14, 2026. On that occasion, the Brazilian faced Ciryl Gane for the interim title in the category, but ended up being defeated by technical knockout in the second round, after a series of blows from the Frenchman.
Despite the negative result, Poatan showed confidence in adapting to the new weight and reinforced that the goal of winning a third title remains alive. Before moving up to heavyweight, the Brazilian built a historic career in the UFC, quickly winning the middleweight (up to 83,9 kg) and light heavyweight titles, in addition to starring in great rivalries against names like Israel Adesanya and Jiri Prochazka.
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