He pulled it off for nothing! UFC champion Ilia Topuria laughs at the provocation from Justin Gaethje's manager.

Ilia Topuria celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Ranked by many as one of the best MMA fighters today, Ilia Topuria embraces such status and exudes confidence for the main fight of UFC White HouseIn the grand event taking place on June 14th in Washington (USA), the lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg) will put his title on the line for the first time against... Justin gaethjeBut he doesn't seem worried. On the contrary, the Georgian is unwavering.

So much so that Topuria, convinced he will remain undefeated, laughed off the provocation made by Ali Abdelaziz, the MMA legend's manager. The official predicted that Gaethje, considered by bookmakers to be a big underdog in the fight, will shine in the match. UFC White House and consequently, dethrone the lightweight champion. Immediately, 'El Matador' was short and to the point in his response, signaling that the fight is merely a formality and that his victory is certain.

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"Gaethje will be Gaethje and will shock the world. Stay tuned," the businessman wrote on his official 'X' account.

“🤣”, the UFC champion posted on the same platform.

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 Georgian 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 is represented in UFC White House. In the co-principal struggle, Alex Poatán He attempts an unprecedented feat. The renowned striker, former middleweight (up to 83,9 kg) and light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) champion, 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. The pair faces 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