Recently, Dana White had to deal with several rumors regarding... UFC White House, historic event that takes place this Sunday (14), in Washington (USA). The president of the world's largest MMA organization made it clear that Sean Strickland, the middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg), was not banned from the show, contrary to what he had previously stated, and has now addressed a situation involving Diego lopes, which faces Steve Garcia in the first fight of the card.
It all started when several social media profiles spread the news that the UFC had banned the Brazilian fighter from entering the octagon to the song 'La Chona' by the band 'Los Tucanes de Tijuana'. Whenever he's scheduled to fight, Diego uses the song as his theme, a moment that has become his trademark. Upon learning of the controversy, the organization's president clarified the situation, denying any kind of prohibition. Therefore, the top featherweight (up to 65,8 kg) fighter will be able to make his traditional walk to the cage without any problem.
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“I saw something on social media saying that Diego's music was banned. That's the music he uses for his entrance. His music was never banned. That was never mentioned. There's a lot of nonsense circulating out there. Nobody was banned and nothing was banned,” the club official said in a conversation with journalists.
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
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
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