Video: Poatan drives American crowd wild with chants of 'Flame' before UFC White House

Alex Poatan is a former UFC light heavyweight champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

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Alex Poatan should feel at home in the main event of UFC Casa Branca , scheduled for next Sunday (14). The Brazilian faces Ciryl Gane in the main event and, despite the card celebrating the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States, it has received strong support from the local public.

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In a video posted on social media, Poatan is seen leaving the hotel and being greeted by fans chanting the traditional 'Chama' chant. In the footage, the fighter asks the fans to stop for a moment and then he himself starts chanting the catchphrase, sending the crowd into a frenzy.

Alex Pereira is a HUGE superstar pic.twitter.com/HDVF0jlEdR

— Dovy🔌 (@DovySimuMMA) June 13, 2026

See photos of how UFC White House will work.

UFC octagon set up with the White House in the background. Photo: Reproduction / Twitter @ufc

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UFC Fan Fest set up on the White House lawn. Photo: Reproduction / Twitter @ufc

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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