Ilia Topuria 'anticipates' the outcome of UFC Casa Branca and updates her record with a victory over Gaethje.

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

Ilia Topuria He doesn't hide his confidence for the main event of UFC Casa Branca, scheduled for June 14th. The Spaniard is slated to face Justin gaethje In a duel that unifies the interim and undisputed lightweight (up to 70,3 kg) belts. Even with three months to go before the event, 'El Matador' has already gotten ahead and added a victory to his professional record.

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In a post on Instagram, Ilia Topuria He announced the fight with a poster promoting it. In the caption, however, he gave away a spoiler. Simply put, the Spaniard, undefeated with 17 wins, anticipated the result by writing '18-0', accompanied by a red rose emoji, a traditional element in his victory celebrations in the octagon.

Ilia Topuria celebrated prematurely at the UFC.

Extreme confidence of Ilia Topuria His performances in the Ultimate Fighting Championship are nothing new. The Spaniard has even been involved in some curious situations before even stepping into the octagon.

On the morning of June 28, 2025, hours before facing Charles of the Bronx in the main fight of UFC 317'El Matador' participated in a victory party organized by his team. Later, Topuria confirmed the confidence shown to... knock out the Brazilian and win his second belt in the organization.

Topuria celebrates victory over @CharlesDoBronxs Before the fight happens 🛑 🥊 🤔

"Thank you for celebrating the victory with me."#UFC317 #TopuriavsOliveira pic.twitter.com/85GTtTEJKU

— Apostaganha.bet.br (@apostaganhabet_) June 28, 2025

Ilia Topuria ranks knockouts over UFC legends

Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria was one of the winners of the bonus UFC 308 / Reproduction Instagram UFC

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Ilia Topuria He is experiencing one of the best winning streaks ever recorded by an MMA athlete in the sport's recent history. The Spaniard knocked out... Alexander Volkanovsky No. UFC 298 and won the featherweight title (up to 65,7 kg). Subsequently, he defended the title against Max Holloway No. UFC 308, again by knockout.

Finally, in the UFC 317'El Matador' further extended his legacy by knocking out... Charles of the Bronx and also win the lightweight belt, becoming a two-time champion of the organization.

Ilia Topuria dreams of facing Islam Makhachev in the UFC.

Ilia Topuria e Islam makhachev These are big names in the UFC. Photo: SUPER LUTAS montage.

Before having the confrontation against Justin gaethje announced, Ilia Topuria It was even mentioned as a possible rival for Islam makhachev for the welterweight title (up to 77 kg). Although the fight has not been officially confirmed, this was the desire of the Spaniard and his team.

According to coach Javi Climent, the idea was discussed internally. In a recent interview with reporter Álvaro Colmenero, the coach revealed that the fight against the Russian was seen as a major goal for Topuria within the UFC.