Ilia Topuria says he is ready for 'marathon' against Gaethje at UFC Casa Branca

Confident, the Spaniard projects a quick victory, but assures he has the stamina to endure a possible five-round fight against the American.

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Topuria at the UFC press conference. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC

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Ilia Topuria He once again demonstrated confidence by predicting a swift outcome in the face of Justin gaethjeHowever, he assured that he is prepared for a prolonged confrontation in the octagon. The Spaniard faces the American in the main event of UFC White House, scheduled for June 14th.

In an interview with 'UFC on Paramount', Topuria reinforced his confidence in his own stamina, assuring that he has the physical condition to sustain a long fight. Despite this, the champion highlighted that he believes in a first-round victory, demonstrating his expectation of ending the fight quickly.

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"I have the stamina to fight not just for five rounds, but for five days... but I have complete faith that I will finish him in the first round," he said. Ilia Topuria.

See photos of how UFC White House will work.

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UFC octagon set up with the White House in the background. Photo: Reproduction / Twitter @ufc

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UFC Fan Fest set up on the White House lawn. Photo: Reproduction / Twitter @ufc

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O UFC White House, also called UFC Freedom 250The concert will take place on June 14th at the official residence of the US president in Washington DC. Unlike usual, the show will be held on a Sunday, Donald Trump's birthday.

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In the main fight UFC White House, the Spanish Ilia Topuria He defends his lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg) against the interim title holder, the American. Justin gaethje.

Alex Poatan in the spotlight

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Alex Poatán will be highlighted in UFC White HousePhoto: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Brazil will be represented at UFC White HouseIn the co-main fight of the attraction, Alex Poatán He attempts an unprecedented feat. Former middleweight (up to 83,9 kg) and light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) champion, Poatan 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. They face 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

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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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