In a World Cup atmosphere, Poatan scores a stunning goal with a spinning shot in preparation for UFC Casa Branca; video

Poatan celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

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The 2026 World Cup only starts next Thursday (11), but Alex Poatán He's already in the spirit of things and scored a real goal, but only on the mat. He's scheduled to face... Cyryl Gane in the co-main event of UFC White House, scheduled for next Sunday (14), the Brazilian will compete for the interim heavyweight title (up to 120,2 kg). While preparing to share the octagon with the Frenchman, the Pataxó showed that he also has skill with the ball.

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During an episode of 'Embedded' covering the event, in a World Cup atmosphere, the Brazilian was invited to do keepy-uppies at the academy. Glover TeixeiraAmidst the playful atmosphere, Poatan surprised everyone by successfully shooting the ball with a spinning kick, which ended up hitting the back of the net of a small goal positioned at the edge of the mat.

Holy shit, look at that goal by Piatan with a spinning shot!

Less Vinicius Junior, more Alex Piatan in the national team. pic.twitter.com/JXpDeoJyHf

— Lumbriga (@TheWormLumbriga) June 10, 2026

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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

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 Spanish 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 will be represented at UFC White HouseIn the co-main fight of the attraction, Alex Poatán He attempts an unprecedented feat. Former middleweight (up to 83,9 kg) and light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) champion, Poatan 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. They face 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