Topuria and Gaethje involve father and ex-wife in a war of words before UFC White House; understand the situation.

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

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Ilia Topuria e Justin gaethje They decided to heat things up on the eve of... UFC White HouseThe Spaniard faces the American in the main event, in a fight valid for the Ultimate lightweight belt (up to 70,3 kg). Although the confrontation is scheduled for next Sunday (14), the protagonists anticipated and started an intense exchange of provocations on social media.

Tensions escalated when Topuria stated that Gaethje had crossed the line by criticizing his personality and mentioning his divorce, demanding respect for his personal life. The reaction, however, led the American to double down: in a post on 'X', he indicated that the champion's irritation only reinforces his criticism.

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Now it's personal! Topuria vows to humiliate Gaethje in front of his family after provocations from her rival.

"Proving my point. Insufferable brat. Never said anything about your wife. You want to talk about my father and then act like I crossed some line. We're going to fight, buddy," he wrote. Justin gaethje.

Topuria responds to the provocations and promises to knock out Justin Gaethje.

Topuria in the corner during a UFC fight. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC

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In response, Ilia Topuria He further escalated the provocations. The champion stated that Justin gaethje He should have left his family out of the discussion, claiming that the American's own father started the insults by calling him 'shorty' and predicting a dominant victory for his son. The Spaniard was also bothered by mentions of his divorce and mocked his rival's comments.

“You should have left your father out of this. He’s the one who called me short and said you’d destroy me, all while holding a beer in his hand. Then you started talking about my divorce and told the world you didn’t want to be my roommate. Idiot,” he replied. Ilia Topuria.

“First, we’re going to fight, we’re not dating. Second, I’m not looking for a roommate. When I knock you out and you’re lying there next to the rose, I’m going to look at your dad and ask a simple question: who’s the shorty now? I’m going to break you, Justin,” the Spaniard concluded.

You should've kept your father out of this.

He was the one calling me a short guy and saying you'd smash me, all while holding a beer in his hand.

Then you started talking about my divorce and telling the world you wouldn't want to be my roommate.

Idiot.

First, we're… https://t.co/siCzS9rNUj

Ilia Topuria (@Topuriailia) June 8, 2026

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