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Report: Ilia TopuriaJustin Gaethje Title Fight Slated for White House on June 14

The claims come from a single local outlet with no confirmation from the UFC or the White House.

Overview

  • Spain’s Ultima Hora reports Ilia Topuria will defend his UFC lightweight title against Justin Gaethje at the White House on June 14.
  • According to the outlet, Topuria discussed the planned bout during a scheduled appearance on the Spanish TV show El Hormiguero.
  • The report says the event would host about 5,000 invited guests as part of the United States’ 250th independence celebrations.
  • The outlet also states this would be the UFC’s first event at the White House, a highly unusual venue for the promotion.
  • The article describes Topuria as the current UFC lightweight champion, a Georgian-born Spanish national who lives and trains in Madrid.