""I'd think we'd be ten years behind if it wasn't for you, so thank you for that," stated Gaethje, who was still seven years away from starting his pro career the last time a UFC event was held at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, back in 2001."
""I never thought you would be so kind," Topuria said, questioning why Trump wanted to give the toughest test to his friend Gaethje."
""I want to give the hardest test, we're going to give the hardest test. And actually each one of you is fighting your toughest test I think," stated Trump."
""Do you feel good?" asked Trump. "Very good," answered Topuria, who was preparing for his title defense."
Donald Trump welcomed UFC fighters Justin Gaethje, Ilia Topuria, Alex Pereira, and Ciryl Gane to the Oval Office for a press conference. The Freedom 250 event is scheduled for June 14 on the White House grounds. Gaethje praised Trump for supporting the promotion during its early years, while Topuria expressed surprise at Trump's kindness. Trump emphasized the challenge of the upcoming fights, stating that each fighter would face their toughest opponent. The event also featured the unveiling of a special themed belt.
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