UFC legend explains how the fight between Topuria and Gaethje became a personal rivalry.

Businessman indicates possibility of fight between Ilia Topuria (left) and Justin gaethje. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

The highly anticipated dispute between Ilia Topuria e Justin gaethjeThe fight to unify the UFC lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg) may have gained an extra element outside the octagon, at least in the view of... Daniel Cormier'El Matador' and 'Highlight' face off in the main event of UFC White House, scheduled for June 14th, and in the weeks leading up to the event, they exchanged personal attacks, which, according to the former champion and current commentator, contributed to further increasing the tension of the confrontation.

Cormier's warning came after Gaethje mention the divorce Topuria commented during an interview with Fox Sports. According to the former fighter, mentioning personal issues may have gone beyond the scope of fight promotion and created an extra motivational factor for the champion.

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"Justin gaethje He is extremely competitive and doesn't like hearing people suggest that a rival will easily defeat him. And the comment he made about Ilia's divorce won't be well received by Topuria either. Now this has become personal,” analyzed the two-time UFC champion on his YouTube channel.Daniel Cormier'.

The fight between the two most important names in the division is seen as one of the most explosive clashes in recent UFC history. Undefeated in professional MMA, Topuria won the lightweight belt after relinquishing the featherweight title and moving up a division. Gaethje, on the other hand, has been interim champion twice and is looking to win the undisputed title for the first time.

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

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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