UFC octagon set up in front of the White House. Photo: Reproduction/X.
After months of waiting, the time has finally come for one of the most anticipated events in the history of MMA. Starting at 21pm this Sunday (14), the Ultimate promotes seven high-level fights in a setting never before tested: the White House gardens. With broad support from President Donald Trump, Dana White and his partners seek to use the night as a way to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Independence of the United States, naming the show ' UFC Freedom 250 ', while in Brazil it became known as UFC Casa Branca.
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In the main event, Ilia Topuria returns to the octagon almost a year after knocking out Charles Oliveira , to unify the lightweight (up to 70,3 kg) belts against Justin Gaethje , one of the most popular and aggressive names in the entire sport. If he wins, the Georgian/Spanish fighter will join the hall of fame of double champions who have successfully defended both titles.
In the penultimate fight of the night, Alex Poatan debuts in the Ultimate's heaviest division with a grand objective: to become the first fighter in the company's history to win belts in three weight classes. To achieve this feat, the São Paulo native will need to defeat Ciryl Gane , the former interim champion. Watching the fight closely will be Tom Aspinall , the undisputed heavyweight champion (up to 120,2 kg) and the likely opponent of the winner of the bout.
Brazil in the octagon
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Besides the Pataxó Indian, Brazil will also be represented by two other big names in the lighter weight categories. In the 70,3 kg category, Maurício Ruffy tries to maintain his good form when he faces veteran Michael Chandler in the third fight of the card. Ranked above the American, the former Fighting Nerds member could attract even more public attention if he manages another great knockout.
Despite being the official reserve for the final fight of the night, Diego Lopes is scheduled to fight in the first bout of the event against Steve Garcia in the featherweight division (up to 65,7 kg). A former title challenger in the division dominated by Alexander Volkanovski , the Manaus native will try to defend his second-place ranking against one of the most interesting prospects in the division, who is currently on a seven-fight winning streak.
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Technical Data Sheet UFC White House
Date: 14/06/2026.
Time: Starting at 21 PM (Brasilia time).
Location: White House, Washington DC, United States.
How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE in real time, Paramount+ (entire card) on TV and internet.
Check out the results from UFC Casa Branca.
MAIN CARD – starting at 21 PM (Brasilia time)
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Justin Gaethje defeated Ilia Topuria by knockout (corner stoppage) End of Round 4 – Title fight
Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Ciryl Gane defeated Alex Poatan by knockout (left cross) at 1:17 of round 2 – Interim title fight
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Sean O'Malley defeated Aiemann Zahabi by knockout (right straight) at 4:01 of round 2.
Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Josh Hokit defeated Derrick Lewis by knockout (punches) at 4:08 of round 2.
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Mauricio Ruffy defeated Michael Chandler by knockout (punches) at 4:29 of round 1.
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Bo Nickal defeated Kyle Daukaus by knockout (elbows) at 4:34 of round 1.
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Diego Lopes defeated Steve Garcia by knockout (punches) at 2:42 of round 2.
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