In grand style! Poatan and Topuria travel to meet Donald Trump on the eve of UFC White House.

Ilia Topuria e Alex Poatán are stars of the UFC White House. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram.

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In the countdown to the highly anticipated UFC event at the White House, those involved in the event have been appearing more and more on the show's stage. This Wednesday (6), Ilia Topuria shocked the internet by posting a photo on his official Instagram account with none other than Alex Poatán on a plane. Two of the company's most high-profile names in the media, the two athletes will be featured in the final fights of the night against Justin gaethje e Cyryl Ganerespectively.

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In the post, a collaboration with the Brazilian fighter, Topuria revealed that the two were on a plane to meet with Donald Trump, the President of the United States and a longtime ally of Dana White. Increasingly present at Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) events, the leading political figure in the United States has had numerous encounters with MMA fighters over the years. More recently, he caught the attention of the Brazilian public by... interact with Paulo Borrachinha.

"On our way to meet with the president," El Matador said in the post.

 

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Trump often appears alongside Ultimate athletes.

President Trump in UFC 316, in 2025. Photo: Reproduction / UFC

Trump is a longtime ally of Dana White. While the sport was reviled and frowned upon by much of American society, some important Ultimate events were held at the Trump Taj Mahal in the early 2000s, shortly after the Fertitta brothers acquired the company from the former SEG. The president has attended other UFC events in the past, and has also become close to athletes such as... Colby covington, for example.