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.
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.
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.
Topuria has promised a knockout victory and has already arranged a celebratory dinner with family and friends before the bout.
