Alex Poatan guarantees he will remain at light heavyweight after fighting at UFC 307

Alex Poatan’s various flirtations with divisions other than light heavyweight, who will defend his title this Saturday (5) at UFC 307

Alex Poatan’s various flirtations with divisions other than light heavyweight, with which he will defend his title this Saturday (5) at UFC 307, where he will face Khalil Rountree Jr in Salt Lake City (USA), are unlikely to lead to anything more This . At least in the words of the Brazilian during the ‘media day’ of the event.

The fighter was asked by the press if there would be the possibility, after facing Rountree, to move up to heavyweight or even return to middleweight, the owner of the 93kg belt said that for now he wants to continue in the category as he sees it a change would require a lot of “planning” to be fit and with both weights up to date.

– I would rather defend my belt. In order to lose weight, you need to have a plan, and the same thing to gain weight. He’s perfect for this division,” Poatan said

Former 84kg champion. the Brazilian decided to move up a category and venture into light heavyweight, but recently suggested moving down a category after Dricus du Plessis beat Israel Adesanya at UFC 305, in Perth (Australia) and tried to challenge the South African for regain his old title.

But there is also “pressure” for Poatan to move up to heavyweight, a division in which many believe the Brazilian will try to reach his third Ultimate belt, an unprecedented achievement within the organization. But this also depends on the situation of the category, which will see Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic face off in New York in November, and in this case there is also Tom Aspinall, seen as the next challenger for the belt

Furthermore, in the 93kg division, the Brazilian also has his challenges at light heavyweight, with Magomed Ankalaev many tipped as Alex Poatan’s next opponent if he can get past Rountree.

Source: Terra

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