Alex Poatan knocked out by Ciryl Gane, ends bid for third UFC division title

Alex Poatan was defeated by knockout in the second round of his bout with Ciryl Gane at UFC Freedom 250, staged on the White House lawn in Washington, D.C. The fight was for the interim heavyweight championship and represented Poatan’s attempt to become the first UFC fighter to hold titles in three different weight classes.

After the loss, Poatan said he needs time to decide his next move, emphasizing the role of risk in his career. He remarked, "Esse é o risco. Se eu não tivesse arriscado todas as vezes que eu lutei, não seria quem eu sou hoje," and added that any decision about staying at heavyweight or returning to a lower division will be made with his team.