Ilia Topuria responds to provocation from Justin Gaethje's father and heats up the rivalry for UFC White House.

Ilia Topuria He is the UFC lightweight champion. Photo: Instagram / UFC

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Ilia Topuria is willing to respond to any provocation before UFC White House...even if it doesn't come directly from his rival. Scheduled for the main event, set for June 14th, where he faces... Justin gaethje For the lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg), the Spaniard arrives as the favorite, but saw the American's father try diminish their achievements On the eve of the fight. Faced with the situation, the champion didn't let it go unanswered and responded directly.

In a post on 'X', Topuria adopted a confident tone, highlighting that he had heard similar speeches throughout his career from opponents considered bigger and stronger, and stressed that they all ended up learning the same lesson inside the octagon.

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“Parents wait. Champions know. I’ve heard this story before: bigger, stronger, better men. Men who said I was just a small guy about to receive a lesson in humility. They all learned the truth the same way,” he said. Ilia Topuria

Subsequently, the Spaniard raised his voice, sending a direct message to Gaethje's family. Topuria indicated that his rival already knows who he is and assured him that, in UFC White HouseEveryone will have the same certainty.

"Your son already knows who I am. On June 14th, you will know too. 18-0, Dad," the Spaniard concluded.

Fathers hope. Champions know.

I've heard this story before: bigger men, stronger men, better men. Men who said I was just a small guy who was about to get a lesson in humility.

They all learned the truth the same way.

Your son already knows who I am. On June 14th, you will… https://t.co/gh92btnpDG

Ilia Topuria (@Topuriailia) June 2, 2026

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UFC octagon set up with the White House in the background. Photo: Reproduction / Twitter @ufc

UFC Fan Fest set up on the White House lawn. Photo: Reproduction / Twitter @ufc

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 Spanish 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

Brazil will be represented at UFC White HouseIn the co-main fight of the attraction, Alex Poatán He attempts an unprecedented feat. Former middleweight (up to 83,9 kg) and light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) champion, Poatan 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. They face 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