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

Ilia Topuria celebrates her UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Considered by many to be one of the best MMA fighters today, Ilia Topuria embraces this status and exudes confidence for the main event of UFC Casa Branca . In the grand event taking place on June 14th in Washington (USA), the lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg) will defend his title for the first time against Justin Gaethje , but he doesn't seem worried. On the contrary, the Georgian is unwavering.

So much so that Topuria, convinced that he will remain undefeated, laughed off the provocation made by Ali Abdelaziz, the MMA legend's manager. The executive predicted that Gaethje, considered by bookmakers to be a big underdog in the fight, will shine at UFC Casa Branca and, consequently, dethrone the lightweight champion. Immediately, 'El Matador' was short and to the point in his response, indicating 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

UFC White House , also known as UFC Freedom 250 , will take place on June 14th at the official residence of the US president in Washington, D.C. Unlike usual, the event will be held on a Sunday, Donald Trump's birthday.

In the main event of UFC Casa Branca , Georgian Ilia Topuria defends his lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg) against the interim title holder, American Justin Gaethje.

Alex Poatan in the spotlight

Alex Poatan will be a featured athlete at UFC Casa Branca . Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Brazil is represented at UFC Casa Branca . In the co-main event, Alex Poatan attempts an unprecedented feat. The former middleweight (up to 83,9 kg) and light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) champion, the renowned striker seeks the interim heavyweight (up to 120 kg) title against Frenchman Ciryl Gane.

Besides Poatan, Mauricio Ruffy and Diego Lopes are the other Brazilian athletes on the card. The pair will face Michael Chandler and Steve Garcia , respectively.

UFC White House fight schedule

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje – Title fight

Heavyweight (up to 120 kg): Alex Poatan vs. Ciryl Gane – Interim title fight

Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Sean O'Malley vs. Aiemann Zahabi

Heavyweight (up to 120 kg): Josh Hokit vs. Derrick Lewis

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Michael Chandler vs. Mauricio Ruffy

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Kyle Daukaus x Bo Nickal

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Steve Garcia vs. Diego Lopes

Johnny Walker opens up about his heavyweight debut at UFC 332.