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Ilia Topuria Promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC
On the eve of facing Justin gaethje No. UFC White HouseJune 14th Ilia Topuria He made it clear that he is already thinking about even bigger challenges. The double champion continues to fuel interest in a super fight against Islam makhachevThe Georgian downplayed the Russian's physical advantage and stated that differences in height and weight would not be obstacles to a potential confrontation between the two champions.
In an interview given to the Complex brand's YouTube channel, Topuria once again demonstrated confidence when addressing the physical difference between the two athletes. The champion emphasized that size, height, and weight would not be determining factors if the highly anticipated fight is made official by the organization.
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“Islam is heavier, taller, and everything else. If I'm walking down the street and he says something to me or to whoever is with me, I wouldn't ask, 'How much do you weigh? How tall are you?' I'd say, 'Let's go for it.' That's how I think,” the fighter stated.
The statement reinforces the Georgian's interest in facing Makhachev in one of the most anticipated fights by MMA fans today. Since rising to prominence among the organization's top names, the Spaniard has been advocating for the fight against the Russian, considered by the UFC rankings to be the top pound-for-pound fighter.
“I really want to make this happen, it’s a big fight, everyone wants to see it, he’s a big guy, he weighs a little more than me, but who cares? Let’s fight,” he concluded. Ilia Topuria.
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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