Ilia Topuria reveals mixed emotions upon announcement of fight against Justin Gaethje at UFC Casa Branca.

Ilia Topuria is undefeated in MMA. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @iliatopuria

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Ilia Topuria He experienced a mix of emotions upon learning that he would face... Justin gaethje No. UFC White House, scheduled for June 14th. Scheduled for the main fight Regarding the event, in a duel valid for the lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg), the Spaniard celebrated the opportunity and even faced the confrontation with confidence, but also showed concern about the public's reaction to the announcement.

In an interview with ESPN MMA, Ilia Topuria He indicated that he perceived a high level of expectation from fans, who were already projecting a knockout in his favor. The fighter revealed that he viewed the fight as a great gift, but reflected on how the matchup with Gaethje would hardly excite the fans.

“People are talking about how I’m going to knock Justin out. I thought, ‘what a gift,’ but at the same time I thought about the kind of expectations the fans would have when they announced me against them.” Justin gaethje.", he said Ilia Topuria.

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Second Ilia TopuriaThe frustration regarding the opponent stems from the fact that expectations for the match revolve not only around who will emerge victorious, but primarily around how their victory will be achieved.

"The conversation isn't even about who's going to win because everyone thinks Ilia is going to win, they're all talking about how Ilia is going to knock Justin out," the Spaniard concluded.

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

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

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.