No Gane! Dana White laments and confirms Poatan vs. Tom Aspinall as the ideal UFC fight at the White House.

Simulation of the face-off between Poatan and Aspinall at the White House. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/freak.mma

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No UFC White House, an event that takes place this Sunday (14), in Washington (USA), Alex Poatán face Cyryl Gane In the co-main event, aiming for the heavyweight title (up to 120,2 kg). However, despite the duel being extremely important for the category, Dana White is clear in admitting that it was not the organization's original idea.

In an interview with the YouTube channel 'TNT Fight Sports', the executive, with a regretful tone, confirmed that the UFC's intention was to arrange a fight involving the Brazilian and Tom aspinall, the undisputed heavyweight champion. In fact, the Englishman and Poatan even showed interest in the fight. However, the company's plans fell through due to the serious injury suffered by the champion in the fight against 'Bon Gamin'.

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In October, Aspinall put his undisputed title on the line for the first time, and was considered a heavy favorite to beat Gane. However, after being poked in the eye, he was unable to compete, and the fight ended in a no contest in the first round. Having undergone surgery, the Englishman was not cleared by doctors to return to training and remained sidelined. Therefore, the UFC ignored his appeal. Jon Jones to fight at the White House and officially announced the Brazil vs. France fight for the interim title.

“Oh, absolutely. Yes, that would have been the fight if he had been okay… Right now, most of our champions are injured. So it’s kind of peculiar. There are a lot of things you have to deal with when you’re scheduling fights with the timing and everything else that happens in everyone’s life, injuries. But yes, it would have been Aspinall,” said the UFC president.

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, Ilia Topuria defends the lightweight belt (up to 70,3 kg) against Justin gaethje, owner of the interim title.

Alex Poatan in the spotlight

Alex Poatán will be highlighted in UFC White HousePhoto: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Brazil will be heavily represented at UFC White HouseIn the co-main fight of the attraction, Alex Poatán He 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... 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.): Mauricio Ruffy x Michael chandler

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg.): BoNickal x Kyle Daukaus

Feather weight (up to 65,7 kg.): Diego lopes x Steve Garcia