From main card to title track: White House adds major stakes
Alongside the two title fights, there’s also a direct path to a championship opportunity up for grabs. Later this summer, the UFC is set to bring its Octagon to Washington D.
Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images Alongside the two title fights, there’s also a direct path to a championship opportunity up for grabs. Later this summer, the UFC is set to bring its Octagon to Washington D. C.
for a special event held right on the White House lawn. The main card is topped by two championship bouts on June 14. Alex Pereira steps up to heavyweight to take on Ciryl Gane for the interim title, while Ilia Topuria looks to unify the lightweight belts against Justin Gaethje.
Though there aren’t any other title fights on the bill, a couple of fighters will have the chance to make their case for a future shot at gold once UFC White House wraps up. Photo by DANIEL SLIM/AFP via Getty Images Sean O’Malley vs Aiemann Zahabi title eliminator confirmed for UFC White House The last bout before the two main title fights at UFC White House will feature former bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley taking on Aiemann Zahabi. Zahabi was chosen over Cory Sandhagen, who has accused O’Malley of avoiding their matchup.
Zahabi, who’s won seven straight, spoke at a Q&A before UFC Winnipeg and explained how the fight came together. He also confirmed it’s been designated as a title eliminator. “Hunter Campbell called my brother Firas and asked how he thinks the fight would go, me versus Sean O’Malley,” Zahabi said.