High stakes! Dana White's ally claims UFC White House will have billions of viewers.

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

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A few days from the UFC White House, which takes place this Sunday (14), in Washington DC (USA), the expectation surrounding the historic event continues to grow. During a conversation with journalists about the attraction, the United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, stated that he believes that the special edition promoted by the organization has the potential to reach an unprecedented audience in MMA.

According to Rubio, the projection he shared, following a statement by the Ultimate president, Dana White, is that the event will be watched by more than one billion people worldwide. If that number is confirmed, the UFC White House It would go down in history as one of the most-watched live sporting events of all time.

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"Probably more than a billion people in the world," declared the US Secretary of State in a press conference broadcast on 'FOX 10'.

For the first time, a UFC event will be held on the grounds of the White House, transforming the traditional political stage into the setting for one of the biggest sporting spectacles of the year. Beyond its historical significance, the expectation is that the card will feature some of the organization's biggest stars, such as... Alex Poatán e Ilia Topuria.

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