Ilia Topuria reacts as Donald Trump creates awkward UFC crossover with Justin Gaethje

A reporter asked Trump whether he remained optimistic about reaching an agreement after Iran reportedly refused to submit during negotiations surrounding the war.

“Their leaders are all dead, so I think we won. If we left Iran right now, it would take them 20 years to rebuild,” Trump said while addressing journalists gathered at the White House.

“You’d call that, we’re in good shape, right?” he then asked Gaethje while turning toward the UFC lightweight interim champion.

“Fantastic shape,” Gaethje replied instantly, while footage circulating online appeared to show Topuria subtly smiling after hearing the exchange between the president and the UFC star.

Fans react to Donald Trump and Justin Gaethje crossover

The interaction immediately sparked reactions online because of the unexpected combination of politics, international conflict and UFC personalities sharing the same discussion.

One fan wrote: “I like some of the Gaethje fights, but what the f— does he know about warfare?”

Another posted: “Ilia acts like how the average person would act in that room lmao, love it.”

Other viewers added: “Gaethje knew he had to say something positive quickly or get hit with the goybeam” and “Justin doesn’t even know what’s happening.”