Ilia Topuria just wants to do his job at UFC Casa Branca , scheduled for June 14th. Headlining the event , which celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States' independence, the Spaniard faces Justin Gaethje in a lightweight title fight (up to 70,3 kg). Although some fans see the card as a politically motivated event linked to Donald Trump, the main event fighter is taking the situation in stride.
In an interview with 'n+ Univision', Topuria stated that his participation in the event has no political motivation, emphasizing that he is only fulfilling professional commitments defined by the organization. According to the fighter, he competes for a company and follows contractual stipulations, reinforcing that his presence at the White House is exclusively linked to his work within the UFC.
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“I compete for and work for a company. The company told me I have to be in the White House, so I’m going there to do my job. This is not a political position,” said Ilia Topuria.
Ilia Topuria updates her record and adds a victory over Gaethje, even before the fight.
Topuria celebrates her UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
Whether it's political propaganda or not, Ilia Topuria remains confident heading into UFC Casa Branca . The champion couldn't wait for the result to update his record. Announcing the fight on social media, the Spaniard shared an image of a poster with his face alongside Justin Gaethje 's.
In the caption of the post, despite currently having 17 wins and no losses in his career, 'El Matador' wrote '18-0', accompanied by a red rose emoji, a symbol that has become a hallmark of his celebrations inside the octagon.
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