Dana White surprises and reveals fight he would have liked to announce at the UFC White House.

Dana at the UFC press conference. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Scheduled to take place on June 14th in Washington (USA), the UFC White House It has been touted by many as the biggest event of 2026, due to its unique and historic nature. In total, seven fights are on the card, featuring some of the biggest names in MMA. And, according to Dana White, president of the company, the show almost included another high-profile bout.

The official revealed that he would have liked to have arranged the fight. Mackenzie dern The fight against Zhang Weili, which was supposed to take place at the White House, but the strawweight (up to 52,2 kg) title bout never happened. According to Dana White, the presence of a representative from China would increase the event's global impact and, consequently, its viewership. Furthermore, contrary to what many imagined, the show doesn't only feature American fighters.

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According to the company president, the fight has not been officially announced because Zhang decided to take a break from MMA to recover after his tough loss against... Valentina Shevchenkoin November. Therefore, the expectation is that the Brazilian will put her strawweight title on the line for the first time against Gillian robertson. Therefore, the UFC White House There will be no fights involving women.

“I need to assemble a group of people I trust and who I believe will be up to the fight. We tried to organize a women's fight, but we couldn't make it happen,” said the UFC president in an interview with 'Time' magazine.

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 Georgian 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

Brazil is represented in UFC White House. In the co-principal struggle, Alex Poatán He attempts an unprecedented feat. The renowned striker, former middleweight (up to 83,9 kg) and light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) champion, 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. The pair faces 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