Dana White at a UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Just days before UFC White House , which takes place this Sunday (14), in Washington DC (USA), the expectation surrounding the historic event continues to grow. During a conversation with journalists about the attraction, the United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, stated that he believes that the special edition promoted by the organization has the potential to reach an unprecedented audience in MMA.
According to Rubio, the projection he shared, following a statement by the Ultimate president, Dana White, is that the event will be watched by more than one billion people worldwide. If this number is confirmed, UFC White House would go down in history as one of the most-watched live sporting events of all time.
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"Probably more than a billion people in the world," declared the US Secretary of State in a press conference broadcast on 'FOX 10'.
For the first time, a UFC event will be held on the grounds of the White House, transforming the traditional political stage into the setting for one of the biggest sporting spectacles of the year. Beyond its historical significance, the card is expected to feature some of the organization's biggest stars, such as Alex Poatan and Ilia Topuria.
UFC White House
UFC White House , also known as UFC Freedom 250 , will take place on June 14th at the official residence of the US president in Washington, D.C. Unlike usual, the event will be held on a Sunday, Donald Trump's birthday.
In the main event of UFC Casa Branca , Spaniard Ilia Topuria defends his lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg) against the interim title holder, American Justin Gaethje.
Alex Poatan in the spotlight
Alex Poatan will be a featured athlete at UFC Casa Branca . Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Brazil will be represented at UFC Casa Branca . In the co-main event, Alex Poatan attempts an unprecedented feat. The former middleweight (up to 83,9 kg) and light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) champion is seeking the interim heavyweight (up to 120 kg) title against Frenchman Ciryl Gane.
Besides Poatan, Mauricio Ruffy and Diego Lopes are the other Brazilian athletes on the card. They face Michael Chandler and Steve Garcia , respectively.
UFC White House fight schedule
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje – Title fight
Heavyweight (up to 120 kg): Alex Poatan vs. Ciryl Gane – Interim title fight
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Sean O'Malley vs. Aiemann Zahabi
Heavyweight (up to 120 kg): Josh Hokit vs. Derrick Lewis
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Michael Chandler vs. Mauricio Ruffy
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Kyle Daukaus x Bo Nickal
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Steve Garcia vs. Diego Lopes
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