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Countdown video for UFC White House event features Pereira and Gane

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 3:44 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Countdown video for UFC White House event features Pereira and Gane

Summary

UFC is promoting its upcoming 'UFC Freedom 250' event, set for June 14 in Washington, D.C., with a special 'Countdown' video. The co-main event will feature Alex Pereira against Ciryl Gane. Pereira expressed the significance of returning to Brazil before the fight, aiming to reconnect with his roots. The UFC anticipates high viewership for the event, likening it to ‘Super Bowl’ numbers, amidst potential legal challenges that could affect the event's execution.

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Key Details

•UFC Freedom 250 is on June 14 in Washington, D.C.
•Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane are in the co-main event.
•Pereira emphasizes importance of Brazilian roots.
•UFC predicts Super Bowl-level viewership.
•Legal challenges may impact the event's status.

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3:44 PMYahoo Sports — New eras, raw milk, and legendary status! Special ‘Countdown’ video drops for UFC White House

What they're saying

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Alex Pereira drank cow’s milk right from the tap. I’m not sure what that has to do with his UFC White House co-main event against Ciryl Gane on Sunday (June 14) on Paramount+ from Washington, DC, but the “Countdown” special released in advance of the event is filled with all sorts of random moments, which […]
— Yahoo Sports

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