Ilia Topuria plans to win her third belt after her fight against Justin Gaethje at UFC White House.

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

UFC lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg), Ilia Topuria He already has ambitious plans for the future. Even before the title unification fight against Justin gaethje, scheduled for June 14th, in the main event of UFC White HouseIn Washington, DC (USA), the Georgian revealed his desire to win a third title in the organization and pointed out Islam makhachev as a potential opponent in a possible move up to welterweight (up to 77kg).

The possibility of pursuing another belt arises at one of the best moments in Topuria's career. Since winning the featherweight title (up to 65,7 kg) in February 2024, the Georgian has accumulated... remarkable victories about Alexander Volkanovsky, Max Holloway e Charles of the BronxThese results have solidified his place among the organization's top names. Now, the champion states he is willing to move up a category in search of new challenges should he overcome Gaethje.

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"I want to win the third belt. After this fight, if the UFC gives me the opportunity to move up to welterweight and face the champion..." Islam makhachev"I will be very happy," the two-time champion said in an interview with the YouTube channel 'UFC on Paramount'.

UFC White House

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.

In the main fight UFC White House, the Georgian 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

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