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Ilia Topuria to Face Justin Gaethje in Historic Fight at the White House

UFC star Ilia Topuria will face Justin Gaethje in a historic event at the White House on June 14. The fight is part of a major event timed to coincide with Donald Trump's 80th birthday and the 250th anniversary of US independence.


Ilia Topuria to Face Justin Gaethje in Historic Fight at the White House

The Georgian-Spanish fighter Ilia Topuria, one of the biggest stars in the UFC, will return to fight on June 14 when he faces American Justin Gaethje in a historic event to be held at the White House. Topuria, who has an impressive record of 17 wins and no losses, will be fighting again after nearly a year. In his last appearance, 'The Matador' defeated Brazilian Charles Oliveira with a shocking KO in the first round. This event will be historic, as it will take place in the White House garden, where 5,000 spectators will enter, six fights will be held, and approximately 60 million dollars will be invested. The event will be on the 80th birthday of the President of the United States, Donald Trump, and also very close to the 250th anniversary of the country's independence. Gaethje, for his part, arrives at this fight as the interim lightweight champion with a record of 27-5. The full UFC card at the White House: Diego Lopes - Steve García (featherweight), Bo Nickal - Kyle Daukaus (middleweight), Mauricio Ruffy - Michael Chandler (lightweight), Sean O'Malley - Aiemann Zahabi (bantamweight), Alex Pereira - Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title, Ilia Topuria - Justin Gaethje for the lightweight title.