Owner of the light heavyweight belt, Alex Poatan aspires to move up a category and could face Jon Jones as a heavyweight; check out
Alex Poatan is one of the names that generate the most repercussion in the UFC. After yet another light heavyweight title defense, the Brazilian raised the possibility of moving up a category and fighting as a heavyweight. Jon Jonesa legendary fighter in the category, was interested in this opportunity and was ready to face the champion.
Jones raised the question about Poatan’s status if he wins the heavyweight belt. “If Alex P became the heavyweight division champion, would you consider him the GOAT (greatest fighter of all time)? Being back in the gym made me think differently. This fight, after Stipe, could be the next big move I could make.” wrote on his official ‘X’ account, formerly Twitter.
If Alex P became champion of the heavyweight division, would you guys consider him the GOAT? Being back in the gym has got me thinking differently. That fight after step maybe the next biggest move I could possibly make. This killer has already defeated so many champions, and…
— BONY (@JonnyBones) May 3, 2024
Even praising Poatan, the North American poked the Brazilian citing previous victories. “This assassin has already defeated so many champions, and is already considered a legend to millions around the world. It’s the biggest fight the UFC could make. Give Alex the chance to avenge the great Brazilian champions that I beat”, he stated.
The Brazilians that Jones beat were Mauricio Shogun, Victor Belfort, Lyoto Machida It is Glover Teixeira, all in UFC duels. Afterwards, the fighter continued talking about this possible duel against Poatan, encouraging the Brazilian to accept the challenge to reach the conclusion of who is the best of all time.
“It would be huge. A guy with the chance to be champion in three categories, a duel between a GOAT and the real GOAT. Same age, different strengths. No one could deny that it would be the biggest MMA fight in history. There is no fight that generates a movement of money like this. The marketing would be insane!” concluded Jon Jones.
Source: sportbuzz
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