Ultimate commentator expresses serious concerns about holding UFC Casa Branca: 'I'm not confident'

UFC Casa Branca is scheduled for June 14th. Photo: Reproduction/X/Montage SUPER LUTAS

Joe Rogan is excited for UFC White House, scheduled for the 14th, but one specific detail makes him hesitant. The main commentator for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welcomes the idea of ​​holding an MMA event to celebrate the independence of the United States, especially with the presence of the president and several important figures, but he expresses concern about the current context of war involving the country.

During an episode of his podcast, Rogan stated that, while he is excited about the event, he considers holding the show amidst a conflict scenario risky and unusual. The commentator highlighted the expectation of an extremely rigorous security scheme, but admitted discomfort with the possibility of gathering so many important people in a single location in this context, in addition to expressing skepticism about the end of the war by the projected date.

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“Yes (I’m excited for UFC White House). But it seems crazy to me. I know it’s going to be a very high-security and stressful situation. It’s strange to have fights at the White House in the middle of a fucking war. I hope the war is resolved by June. But honestly, I’m not confident that’s going to happen. It will be strange to have such an important event where everyone is gathered in the same place at the same time. It feels like you’re asking for… how can you not think about that?”, said Joe Rogan.

Ilia Topuria and Alex Poatan star in UFC Casa Branca

Alex Poatán e Ilia Topuria They are UFC champions (Photo: Montage/SUPER FIGHTS)

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With six fights already announced, UFC Casa Branca is shaping up to be one of the biggest events in Ultimate history. The main event... Ilia Topuria returns after a brief hiatus in his career to compete for the unification of the linear and interim lightweight (up to 70,3 kg) belts against Justin gaethje.

In the co-main fight, Alex Poatán He will have the opportunity to make history as the first triple UFC champion. The Brazilian faces Cyryl Gane in a duel valid for the interim heavyweight belt (up to 120,2 kg).