UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria is set to face Justin Gaethje in a title unification main event on June 14 at the White House, as reported by Sports.
Topuria enters the fight after consecutive wins over Charles Oliveira, Max Holloway, and Alexander Volkanovski.
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Anticipation for the bout grew after a video showed Topuria grappling with Alex Pereira during training camp.
Predictions from Pereira's Camp
Coach Faria shared his analysis during an Instagram Q&A session, stating, "Topuria. I think within two rounds."
He acknowledged the fight could potentially last longer but reinforced his initial stance.
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The event also features Alex Pereira against Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight championship, with Pereira aiming to become the first three-division UFC champion.
Head coach Plinio Cruz praised Topuria's boxing skills, saying, "I've never in my life seen a guy in that weight class in MMA hit mitts like that."
Cruz added, "It's scary," describing the impact of Topuria's striking.
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Topuria has promised a knockout victory and has already arranged a celebratory dinner with family and friends before the bout.
