Surprised? Ilia Topuria reacts ironically to Gaethje's 'secret weapon' for UFC White House

Businessman suggests possible fight between Ilia Topuria (left) and Justin Gaethje . Photo: SUPER LUTAS montage

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Ilia Topuria , it seems, did not understand Justin Gaethje 's choices for preparing for his UFC White House fight , scheduled for June 14th. The Spaniard faces the American in the main event, in a duel valid for the lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg), and was surprised to discover that the interim champion has been focusing on grappling during his training camp.

In a video posted by Brett Okamoto, Topuria appears attentive while watching a vlog by Gaethje, who reveals part of his fight preparation. Despite his serious demeanor, the Spaniard doesn't hide his irony when he realizes his opponent is investing in wrestling training.

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Watch Ilia Topuria's reaction to Justin Gaethje's training sessions.

Ilia Topuria 'nın, Justin Gaethje 'nin son videosunda güreş antrenmanı yapmasına verdiği tepki:

“Güreş mi?!” 😭 pic.twitter.com/vgtLmtOXWy

— Cage Pulse (@Cage_PulseMMA) May 5, 2026

Ilia Topuria updates her record and adds a victory over Gaethje, even before the fight.

Topuria celebrates her UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

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Ilia Topuria 's confidence for UFC Casa Branca is so high that 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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