Justin Gaethje is reaping the benefits of winning the UFC lightweight title off Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250 last month, which includes a recent visit to President Donald Trump in the Oval Office to celebrate his victory.
Last month’s UFC White House card was a smashing success. Not only did the Paramount+ card do incredible numbers worldwide, but the weather held, every fight delivered a knockout, and Gaethje — an American underdog — won his main event clash with Topuria. Most experts picked Topuria to walk through Gaethje like he had against other UFC greats like Alexander Volkanovski, Max Holloway, and Charles Oliveira.
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Fortunately for Gaethje, he fought the fight of his life. “Highlight” had to overcome some early adversity against Topuria, but for the most part he was on his bicycle from the opening bell. Eventually, the damage piled up and Topuria wasn’t able to get off his stool entering the fifth round. Gaethje walked away with UFC’s undisputed lightweight title and one of the biggest upsets over the past five years.
Earlier this week, Gaethje continued his celebration tour by going back to the White House. Trump was there to welcome Gaethje and his parents with open arms while sharing the moment on social media. Check it out below:
“Justin Gaethje came to the Oval Office to celebrate, with his parents, his great victory two weeks ago.
“It was one of the highest rated fights in the history of television, and what a fight it was.
“Honor to see the champ. He beat another truly great fighter who had never lost before.”
