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Ilia Topuria celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
Just days before putting his lightweight (up to 70,3 kg) title on the line, Ilia Topuria He made a promise to his fans. Despite experiencing the best moment of his career, the champion stated that he has not yet reached the limit of his potential in MMA. 'El Matador's' next appearance in the octagon will be against... Justin gaethje in the main fight of UFC White House, an event scheduled for next Saturday (14), in Washington DC (USA).
The duel is for the unification of the category title and represents another important chapter in the trajectory of the Georgian-born athlete based in Spain. In an interview with the YouTube channel 'EurosportEspo', the MMA star highlighted that he continues to seek evolution and believes that he can still present a superior version of himself to the one that took him to the top of the UFC.
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“Compared to where I started, this is obviously the best moment of my life, without a doubt, but I don’t believe I’ve reached my peak yet. I believe there’s still more to come.” Ilia Topuria "Better than this one, which is yet to be discovered," said the Georgian.
According to Topuria, the possibility of developing new skills and expanding his knowledge remains the main driving force for facing the most important challenges in his career. This is what helped him achieve victories against... Alexander Volkanovsky, Charles of the Bronx e Max Holloway.
"This discovery is what keeps me excited, what motivates me to discover new things and acquire knowledge," the UFC star added.
Alex Poatan in the spotlight
Alex Poatán will be highlighted in UFC White HousePhoto: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Brazil is represented in UFC White House. In the co-principal struggle, Alex Poatán He attempts an unprecedented feat. The renowned striker, former middleweight (up to 83,9 kg) and light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) champion, seeks the interim heavyweight (up to 120 kg) title against the Frenchman. Cyryl Gane.
In addition to Poatan, Mauricio Ruffy e Diego lopes These are the other Brazilian athletes on the card. The pair faces Michael chandler e Steve Garciarespectively.
UFC White House fight schedule
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Ilia Topuria x Justin gaethje – Fight for the belt
Heavy weight (up to 120 kg): Alex Poatán x Cyryl Gane – Fight for the interim belt
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Sean O'Malley x Aiemann Zahabi
Heavy weight (up to 120 kg): Josh Hokit x Derrick Lewis
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Michael chandler x Mauricio Ruffy
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Kyle Daukaus x BoNickal
Feather weight (up to 65,7 kg): Steve Garcia x Diego lopes
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