Ilia Topuria predicts a first-round victory over Justin Gaethje at UFC White House.

Ilia Topuria celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Ilia Topuria He reignited the MMA scene by reaffirming his absolute confidence in victory in the fight against Justin gaethje'El Matador' and 'Highlight' face off in the main event of UFC White HouseThe fight, scheduled for June 14th, will unify the lightweight title (up to 70,3kg). The bout pits two of the most explosive names in the division against each other.

The reigning champion once again demonstrated complete conviction in the outcome and reinforced that he sees the fight as another step in his dominant trajectory in the UFC. According to the Georgian, the preparation is not focused solely on winning, but on imposing a fighting rhythm that eliminates any possibility of reaction from his opponent. His discourse maintains the line of extreme confidence that has marked his interviews.

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“It’s a first-round victory. I say the victory is already mine, I’ve already won, and on June 14th we’re going to reveal the video that everyone will see, showing how I won this fight,” said the lightweight champion in an interview with the YouTube channel 'EurosportEspo'.

This matchup brings together two of the most dangerous athletes in MMA today. Gaethje boasts constant pressure, knockout power, and a history of chaotic fights that rarely end without significant risk. On the other side, Topuria combines surgical precision, distance control, and a good ground game, creating a high-stakes scenario from the very first second. In a title unification fight with such aggressive profiles, any opening could immediately determine the outcome.

"I don't prepare to win, I prepare to dominate, to shine, and that's what I'm going to do with Gaethje," Topuria concluded.

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