Topuria denies arrogance and responds to Justin Gaethje's provocations before UFC Casa Branca.

Ilia Topuria is undefeated in MMA. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @iliatopuria

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Ilia Topuria shows no concern about the provocations of Justin gaethje on the eve of UFC White HouseScheduled to face the American in the main event, set for June 14, the Spaniard will compete for the lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg) and, despite his rival's confidence in inflicting a resounding defeat, projects a different outcome for the confrontation.

In an interview with 'Diario AS', Topuria indicated that he is already used to the type of discourse adopted by his opponents, who frequently promise to teach him a lesson in humility and criticize his attitude. Even so, the fighter stated that he knows how this type of situation usually ends inside the octagon.

“He has the same speech as all my opponents: that he’s going to teach me a lesson in humility, that he’s going to put me in my place, that I’m very arrogant… But you know how all this ends,” he said. Ilia Topuria.

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

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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