Ilia Topuria explains the mistake most fighters make before stepping into the octagon.

Ilia Topuria He is the UFC lightweight champion. Photo: Instagram / UFC

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Ilia Topuria He believes the secret to not being nervous in a fight is simpler than it seems. The Spaniard has scheduled duel against Justin gaethje in the main fight of UFC White HouseThe event is scheduled for June 14th and promises to be one of the most watched in history. Despite the responsibility of headlining the card, the fighter assures that he has found an effective way to stay relaxed before the fight.

In a video posted on his YouTube channel, Topuria explained that he approaches the fight objectively and avoids premature mental strain. According to the champion, the challenge is limited to the time inside the octagon, while the rest should be treated like any other day, without future projections that could generate anxiety.

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“The challenge will come during the 15 minutes I’m in the octagon, but outside of that it’s just a normal day. So, don’t allow yourself to travel to the future and wear yourself out mentally,” he said. Ilia Topuria.

Ilia Topuria updates her record and adds a victory over Gaethje, even before the fight.

Topuria celebrates her UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

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The confidence of Ilia Topuria protocols for UFC White House There are so many, that the champion couldn't wait for the result to update his record. When announcing the duel on social media, the Spaniard shared an image of a poster with his face next to that of... Justin gaethje.

In the caption of the post, despite currently having 17 wins and no losses in his career, 'El Matador' wrote '18-0', accompanied by a red rose emoji, a symbol that has become a hallmark of his celebrations inside the octagon.