Fresh off the biggest victory of his career, Justin Gaethje made another memorable trip to the White House.
Less than three weeks after claiming the undisputed UFC lightweight championship, Gaethje returned to Washington, D.C., this time carrying the title that cemented one of the most significant moments of his MMA career. The champion was joined by his family during the visit, where they met U.S. President Donald Trump and several members of his administration.
Geathje’s historic performance
Gaethje’s latest visit came after his upset victory over Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250. Entering the fight as the underdog, Gaethje stunned the previously unbeaten champion to capture the lightweight belt and close out the historic event with a major win for the American side.
Trump welcomes Gaethje after title win
President Trump first revealed Gaethje’s visit through a post on social media, congratulating the newly crowned UFC champion for his performance against Topuria.
Later in the day, Gaethje shared photos from the visit on Instagram, giving fans a look at the experience. The images showed the lightweight champion and his family spending time at the White House, including what appeared to be a lunchtime gathering with the president.