UFC Casa Branca: Ilia Topuria x Justin Gaethje + Alex Poatan x Ciryl Gane – Results

UFC octagon set up in front of the White House. Photo: Reproduction/X.

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After months of waiting, the time has finally come for one of the most anticipated events in the history of MMA. Starting at 21 pm this Sunday (14), the Ultimate promotes seven high-level fights in a setting never before tested: the White House gardens. With the full support of President Donald Trump, Dana White and his partners seek to use the night as a way to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Independence of the United States, calling the show 'UFC Freedom 250', while in Brazil it became known as UFC White House.

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In the main fight, Ilia Topuria returns to the octagon almost a year after knocking out Charles of the Bronx, to unify the lightweight (up to 70,3 kg) belts against Justin gaethje, one of the most popular and aggressive names in the entire sport. In case of victory, the Georgian/Spanish fighter will enter the hall of double champions who have successfully defended both titles.

In the penultimate fight of the night, Alex Poatán He debuts in the Ultimate's heaviest division with a grand objective: to become the first fighter in the company's history to win belts in three weight classes. To achieve this feat, the São Paulo native will need to overcome... Cyryl Gane, former interim champion. Keeping an eye on the fight will be Tom aspinall, the undisputed heavyweight champion (up to 120,2 kg) and likely opponent of the winner of the match.

Brazil in the octagon

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Besides the Pataxó Indian, Brazil will also be represented by two other big names in the lighter weight categories. In the 70,3 kg category, Maurício Ruffy tries to maintain his good form by facing the veteran. Michael chandler In the third fight of the card, ranked higher than the American, the former Fighting Nerds member could attract even more public attention if he manages another big knockout.

despite being the official reserve for the last attraction of the night, Diego lopes He is scheduled to appear in the first fight of the event when he faces Steve Garcia in the featherweight division (up to 65,7 kg). Former title challenger in the category dominated by Alexander VolkanovskyThe fighter from Manaus is trying to defend his second-place ranking against one of the most interesting prospects in the category, who is on a seven-fight winning streak.

Diego lopes vs. Steve Garcia Face-Off 👊 #UFCFreedom250 pic.twitter.com/B1pEBc4NQg

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Technical Data Sheet UFC White House

Date: 14/06/2026.

Time: Starting at 21 PM (Brasilia time).

Location: White House, Washington DC, United States.

How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE in real time, Paramount+ (entire card) on TV and internet.

Check out the results from UFC Casa Branca.

MAIN CARD – starting at 21 PM (Brasilia time)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg):   Justin gaethje derrotou Ilia Topuria By knockout (corner stoppage) end of round 4 – Championship fight

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Cyryl Gane derrotou Alex Poatán By knockout (left cross) at 1:17 of round 2 – Interim title fight

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Sean O'Malley derrotou Aiemann Zahabi by knockout (right straight) at 4:01 of round 2

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Josh Hokit derrotou Derrick Lewis by knockout (punches) at 4m08s of R2

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Mauricio Ruffy derrotou Michael chandler by knockout (punches) at 4m29s of R1

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): BoNickal derrotou Kyle Daukaus by knockout (elbows) at 4:34 of round 1

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Diego lopes derrotou Steve Garcia by knockout (punches) at 2m42s of R2