Volkanovski indicates a balanced fight, but points to Poatan and Gane as the favorite for an unusual reason: 'Something huge is going to happen'

Alex Poatán e Cyryl Gane will face each other in UFC White House. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

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Alexander Volkanovsky He didn't sit on the fence when choosing his favorite for the duel between Alex Poatán e Cyryl Gane No. UFC White HouseThe fight is scheduled for June 14th. The Brazilian will face the Frenchman for the interim heavyweight title (up to 120,2 kg) and, if he wins, could make history by becoming the first athlete to win three belts in the organization, a determining factor for the Australian champion to indicate his preference.

In a video posted on his YouTube channel, Volkanovski assessed the match as balanced, but indicated that he believed... Alex Poatán He will prevail. In the Australian's analysis, the Brazilian is set to create a historic moment by knocking out his opponent. Cyryl Gane and achieve the unprecedented feat of becoming a three-time UFC champion.

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“I’m 50/50 on this, I really am. But I’m going to choose Pereira because I think something huge is going to happen, and that something is Pereira becoming a three-time champion with a knockout over Gane,” he said. Alexander Volkanovsky.

UFC White House

O UFC White House, also called UFC Freedom 250The concert will take place on June 14th at the official residence of the US president in Washington DC. Unlike usual, the show will be held on a Sunday, Donald Trump's birthday.

In the main fight UFC White House, the Spanish Ilia Topuria He defends his lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg) against the interim title holder, the American. Justin gaethje.

Alex Poatan in the spotlight

Alex Poatán will be highlighted in UFC White HousePhoto: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Brazil will be represented at UFC White HouseIn the co-main fight of the attraction, Alex Poatán He attempts an unprecedented feat. Former middleweight (up to 83,9 kg) and light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) champion, Poatan seeks the interim heavyweight (up to 120 kg) title against the Frenchman. Cyryl Gane.

In addition to Poatan, Mauricio Ruffy e Diego lopes These are the other Brazilian athletes on the card. They face Michael chandler e Steve Garciarespectively.

UFC White House fight schedule

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg.): Ilia Topuria x Justin gaethje – Fight for the belt

Heavy weight (up to 120 kg.): Alex Poatán x Cyryl Gane – Fight for the interim belt

Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Sean O'Malley x Aiemann Zahabi

Heavy weight (up to 120 kg.): Josh Hokit x Derrick Lewis

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg.): Michael chandler x Mauricio Ruffy

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg.): Kyle Daukaus x BoNickal

Feather weight (up to 65,7 kg.): Steve Garcia x Diego lopes