Will it win an award? Dana White highlights the grandeur of the UFC's history. White House: 'We expect Super Bowl numbers'.

Dana White at a UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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It's no secret that Dana White is excited for the realization of UFC White HouseAnd no wonder, given that the event scheduled to take place this Sunday (14), in Washington (USA), is rare, as it celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence and the birthday of President Donald Trump. Therefore, the company president has no doubt that the attraction will be a success.

So much so that, in an interview with the YouTube channel 'TNT Fight Sports', Dana highlighted the magnitude of the history. UFC White HouseIt is worth highlighting that the show is the first sporting event to take place on the lawn of the official residence of the President of the United States, outdoors, and will have approximately five thousand VIP guests, including celebrities, athletes, media personalities, and politicians.

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And it doesn't stop there. To get the project off the ground, Dana revealed that the UFC spent $60 million (approximately R$310 million at the current exchange rate), three times more than the event at the Sphere in 2024, which also had a special and unique character. Furthermore, while the show celebrating Mexico's Independence Day was a positive success due to its technology and audience, the UFC executive guaranteed that the high-profile event at the White House will be superior, suggesting it has everything to be the biggest in the company's history.

“It’s definitely a unique event, without a doubt. First, where we came from, how this whole sport started, how it was looked down upon in the United States, now that we’re going to the White House is surreal. The athletes in the main fight will come from the Oval Office. The entrances and everything else for this fight will be incredible and unique,” ​​said the UFC president.

"UFC in the Sphere should have won all the production awards. It didn't, which doesn't surprise me. Very political. But if we don't win all the production awards for..." UFC White House"They should stop doing production awards, because they're all full of crap. For UFC fans around the world, this is a unique experience and we expect Super Bowl-level numbers," he concluded.

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