# @nbcnewyork on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=rM5rzTUf3Z8
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/73175795-nbcnewyork-youtube
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/21dcacfaf9.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-06-13T17:02:57.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** NBC New York (@nbcnewyork) — https://gondola.cc/nbcnewyork

## Caption

Justin "The Highlight" Gaethje has built a reputation as one of the most exciting fighters in MMA, and now he'll headline one of the biggest events in UFC history.

Ahead of UFC Freedom 250, Gaethje opened up about the pressure of fighting at the White House, why he believes MMA represents the American Dream, and his thoughts on social media, success, and competing against Ilia Topuria on one of the sport's biggest stages.

The June 14 card will take place on the South Lawn of the White House as part of America's 250th anniversary celebration.

Host: @ashleychaparro23

#JustinGaethje #IliaTopuria #UFC #Freedom250 #WhiteHouse #MMA #DanaWhite #TheHighlight

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## Stats

- **Views:** 1,261
- **Likes:** 45
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 8

## Tags

justingaethje, ufc, iliatopuria, whitehouse, thehighlight, mma, freedom250, danawhite

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