Ilia Topuria faces Justin Gaethje in the main event of UFC Casa Branca . Photo: SUPER LUTAS montage
After months of speculation, the main fights for UFC Casa Branca have finally been confirmed. During the UFC 326 broadcast, the organization announced that Ilia Topuria will headline the event, in a fight to unify the lightweight (up to 70,3 kg) titles against Justin Gaethje.
In addition, Alex Poatan will make his heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg) debut against Ciryl Gane , in a fight that will serve as the co-main event of the night.
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After knocking out Alexander Volkanovski , Max Holloway , and Charles Oliveira in succession, while holding the featherweight (up to 65,7 kg) and lightweight titles, Ilia Topuria announced a break from his career to deal with personal matters. Following this, the UFC moved forward and scheduled a fight between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title, which ultimately went to the American.
Now, on the highly anticipated UFC White House card , scheduled to take place on the lawn of the United States presidential residence, the champions will face off to determine who will be the true owner of the category's belt.
Alex Poatan faces Ciryl Gane at UFC White House.
Alex Poatan and Ciryl Gane may face each other in the UFC. Photo: SUPER LUTAS montage
In addition to the lightweight title fight between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje , another title will also be on the line at UFC Casa Branca . Alex Poatan will have the long-awaited opportunity to test himself in the heavyweight division in a duel against Ciryl Gane , valid for the interim title in that category.
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