Video: Ilia Topuria asks Trump why he gave Justin Gaethje the ‘toughest test’ | UFC White House

It is getting more real.

Today (Weds., May 6, 2025), several Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) stars — including Ilia Topuria, Justin Gaethje, Alex Pereira, and Ciryl Gane — visited the Oval Office to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of next month’s historic UFC White House event, officially titled UFC Freedom 250.

The card is scheduled to take place in front of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Sun., June 14, 2026.

During the meeting, Trump revealed new details about the event, including the custom championship belt and early visuals for the setup, while welcoming the fighters into the Oval Office for photos and conversation.

That’s when UFC Lightweight champion Topuria decided to ask Trump a question.

“I never thought you would be so kind,” Topuria told Trump.

“Well, I have a false image,” Trump replied.

Topuria then followed up with a more fight-related question.

“Why did you want to give the toughest test to a friend of yours?”

Before Trump could answer, Gaethje jumped in.

“Cause he knows that’s what I want,” Gaethje said.

“I do want — I want to give the hardest tests, that’s right,” Trump responded. “We’re going to give the hardest tests and actually each one of you are fighting your hardest tests I think, right? You know your opponent very well. You feel good? What are your chances of winning?”