Ilia Topuria faces Justin gaethje in the main fight 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 broadcast of UFC 326The organization announced that Ilia Topuria will be the main attraction of the event, in a confrontation that will unify the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg) belts against Justin gaethje.
We also pack any Alex Poatán He will make his heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg) debut against Cyryl Gane, in a duel that will serve as the co-main event of the night.
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After knocking out Alexander Volkanovsky, Max Holloway e Charles of the Bronx In succession, while accumulating the belts in the featherweight (up to 65,7 kg) and lightweight divisions, Ilia Topuria announced a break from his career to deal with personal matters. With that, the UFC went ahead and scheduled the fight between... Justin gaethje e Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title, which ended up crowning 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 Poatán e Cyryl Gane They could face each other in the UFC. Photo: SUPER LUTAS montage
In addition to the confrontation between Ilia Topuria e Justin gaethje For the lightweight title, another title will also be on the line at UFC Casa Branca. Alex Poatán He will have the long-awaited opportunity to test himself among the heavyweights in a duel against Cyryl Gane, valid for the interim belt in the category.
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