Video: Poatan drives American crowd wild with chants of 'Flame' before UFC White House

Alex Poatán is a former UFC light heavyweight champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

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Alex Poatán should feel at home in the main fight of UFC White House, scheduled for next Sunday (14). The Brazilian faces Cyryl Gane in the main event, and despite the card celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States' independence, it has received strong support from the local audience.

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In a video posted on social media, Poatan is seen leaving the hotel and being greeted by fans chanting the traditional 'Chama' chant. In the footage, the fighter asks the fans to stop for a moment and then he himself starts chanting the catchphrase, sending the crowd into a frenzy.

Alex Pereira is a HUGE superstar pic.twitter.com/HDVF0jlEdR

— Dovy🔌 (@DovySimuMMA) June 13, 2026

See photos of how UFC White House will work.

UFC octagon set up with the White House in the background. Photo: Reproduction / Twitter @ufc

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UFC Fan Fest set up on the White House lawn. Photo: Reproduction / Twitter @ufc

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