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Justin Gaethje is honored to fight at the UFC White House event.
Next week, on June 14th, the UFC will hold a fight card on the White House lawn.
In the main event, Gaethje will represent the USA when he faces off against Ilia Topuria for the lightweight championship.
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Ahead of the fight, Gaethje has talked about the honor of representing America on the big stage.
“It truly is an honor to come from the middle of nowhere, of course I want to represent this country, as it should be, and I think I have done that, every single fight with my effort, with my preparation, with my discipline, with my sacrifice, and I’m living the American Dream.”
Gaethje is relishing the chance to become a legend in the Octagon.
“I was once 17-0. I made it to 18-0, so I’ve been here. He hasn’t learned the lessons yet, and I have. So, I’m going to be perfect. I see it in his interviews, underestimating me, and it’s a fatal flaw in this sport.”
“I do think this guy is incredible. I do think he’s better than me when I was 17-0 – he’s definitely more accomplished. So, I have nothing but praise for this guy. And I just know how special it’ll be when I beat him, and how legendary it’ll be. And I am here to be a legend, and to be legendary, and this opportunity is second to none.”